Cost of living
Canberra compared to Southport (Australia)
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Overview comparison
CanberraSouthport (Australia)
Consumer prices in Canberra are roughly 17% higher than in Southport (Australia).
Cost of living
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,110 | 2,187 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,836 | 5,423 |
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| Without rent one person | 809 | 700 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,055 | 2,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,456.97 | 1,126.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,491.88 | 2,419.99 |
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| Food person | 521 | 484 |
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| Food family | 1,490 | 1,635 |
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| Transport person | 150.94 | 63.8 |
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| Transport family | 306.26 | 160.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.68 years | 68.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.87 | 14.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.46 | 65.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.09 | 9.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 | 6.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.92 | 2.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.03 | 2.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,341.57 | 1,272.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 995.05 | 1,284.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,803.88 | 2,160.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,852.63 | 2,040.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 130.15 | 90.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 259.59 | 198.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.83 | 58.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.52 | 6.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,876 | 8,746 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,540 | 3,950 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.43 | 3.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 113.62% | 70.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.91 | 14.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.36 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.71 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.33 | 2.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.55 | 4.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.49 | 8.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.23 | 7.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.03 | 17.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.46 | 3.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Canberra | Southport (Australia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.01 | 43.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.86 | 11.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.51 | 47.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.9 | 15.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.71 | 82.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 103.45 | 89.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,607.65 | 2,051.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,377 | 8,960 |
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