Cost of living
Hobart (Australia) compared to Western Australia
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Overview comparison
Hobart (Australia)Western Australia
Consumer prices in Hobart (Australia) are roughly 19% higher than in Western Australia.
Cost of living
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,014 | 2,246 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,725 | 5,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 804 | 972 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,129 | 2,619 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,219.14 | 1,427.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,185.12 | 1,914.37 |
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| Food person | 488 | 526 |
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| Food family | 1,431 | 1,535 |
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| Transport person | 93.83 | 303.16 |
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| Transport family | 194.96 | 587.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.22 years | 77.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.08 | 17.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.84 | 77.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.45 | 8.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.01 | 3.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,213.99 | 1,563.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,219.14 | 1,107.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,110.08 | 2,779.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,847.41 | 1,913.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.24 | 118.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 225.96 | 198.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.37 | 56.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.21 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,924 | 8,819 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,242 | 6,905 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.05 | 3.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 79.12% | 118.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.58 | 21.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.87 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.08 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.23 | 10.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 8.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.58 | 15.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.54 | 2.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.37 | 56.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.98 | 13.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.42 | 64.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.16 | 22.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.21 | 74.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.36 | 90.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,726.69 | 1,911.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 33,663 | 15,515 |
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