Cost of living
Parramatta compared to Western Australia
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Overview comparison
ParramattaWestern Australia
Consumer prices in Western Australia are roughly 7% higher than in Parramatta.
Cost of living
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,249 | 2,246 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,631 | 5,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 997 | 972 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,314 | 2,619 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,920.17 | 1,427.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,736.22 | 1,914.37 |
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| Food person | 571 | 526 |
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| Food family | 1,778 | 1,535 |
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| Transport person | 100.06 | 303.16 |
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| Transport family | 212.26 | 587.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 77.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.23 | 17.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.14 | 77.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.44 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.88 | 8.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.97 | 3.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.43 | 2.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,553.42 | 1,563.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.74 | 1,107.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 4,474.02 | 2,779.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,987.14 | 1,913.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 152.51 | 118.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.4 | 198.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.28 | 56.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.1 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,716 | 8,819 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,212 | 6,905 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.63 | 3.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 148.74% | 118.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.95 | 21.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.33 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.05 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.86 | 10.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.86 | 8.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.41 | 15.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.9 | 2.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Parramatta | Western Australia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40 | 56.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.15 | 13.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 61.61 | 64.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.77 | 22.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.78 | 74.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 133.35 | 90.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,703.94 | 1,911.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,195 | 15,515 |
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