Cost of living
Hobart (Australia) compared to Wollongong
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Overview comparison
Hobart (Australia)Wollongong
Consumer prices in Hobart (Australia) are roughly 39% higher than in Wollongong.
Cost of living
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,014 | 1,413 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,725 | 3,857 |
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| Without rent one person | 804 | 712 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,129 | 2,162 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,219.14 | 984.78 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,185.12 | 1,107.1 |
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| Food person | 488 | 322 |
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| Food family | 1,431 | 1,075 |
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| Transport person | 93.83 | 88.36 |
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| Transport family | 194.96 | 244.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.22 years | 78.99 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.08 | 8.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 95.84 | 21.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.41 | 10.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.45 | 4.94 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.01 | 3.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 3.11 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,213.99 | 1,053.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,219.14 | 727.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,110.08 | 1,606.55 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,847.41 | 1,118.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.24 | 71.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 225.96 | 147.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.37 | 43.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.21 | 6.18 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,924 | 3,790 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,242 | 4,144 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.05 | 3.04 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 79.12% | 49.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.58 | 29.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.35 | 1.14 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.34 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.87 | 1.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.08 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.23 | 10.72 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.21 | 8.38 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.58 | 18.04 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.54 | 2.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Hobart (Australia) | Wollongong |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 42.37 | 34.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.98 | 11.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 58.42 | 38.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.16 | 19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.21 | 80.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 102.36 | 117.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,726.69 | 1,493.45 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 33,663 | 18,301 |
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