Cost of living
Port Macquarie compared to Wagga Wagga
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Overview comparison
Port MacquarieWagga Wagga
Consumer prices in Wagga Wagga are roughly 16% higher than in Port Macquarie.
Cost of living
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,927 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,409 | 4,062 |
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| Without rent one person | 714 | 803 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,836 | 3,209 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 958.06 | 683.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,233.18 | 1,327.56 |
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| Food person | 480 | 504 |
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| Food family | 1,427 | 1,660 |
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| Transport person | 53.66 | 78.9 |
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| Transport family | 136.99 | 141.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.55 years | 81.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.07 | 14.38 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.17 | 98.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.43 | 10.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.94 | 6.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.03 | 3.42 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.86 | 2.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 844.73 | 648.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 997.04 | 646.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,386.36 | 1,490.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,796.62 | 1,214.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 45.79 | 84.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 98.65 | 110.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.9 | 76.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.96 | 7.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,248 | 3,380 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,303 | 2,634 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.65 | 2.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 102.01% | 72.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.59 | 17.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.66 | 3.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.81 | 4.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.14 | 9.66 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.66 | 5.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.47 | 16.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 | 3.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Port Macquarie | Wagga Wagga |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.44 | 23.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.51 | 17.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 56.2 | 59.17 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.64 | 14.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.61 | 93.79 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85 | 133.13 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 933.89 | 1,593.16 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,554 | 17,030 |
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