Cost of living
South Australia compared to Rockhampton
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Overview comparison
South AustraliaRockhampton
Consumer prices in South Australia are roughly 43% higher than in Rockhampton.
Cost of living
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,493 | 1,632 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,604 | 3,739 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,052 | 929 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,782 | 2,984 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,336.86 | 809.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,568.04 | 1,197.21 |
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| Food person | 635 | 539 |
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| Food family | 1,392 | 1,504 |
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| Transport person | 394.24 | 58.65 |
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| Transport family | 971.2 | 141.62 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.95 years | 65.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.08 | 19.18 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 75.41 | 86.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.71 | 8.78 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.03 | 6.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.63 | 3.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.48 | 2.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,339.41 | 611.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,252.48 | 603.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,409.12 | 1,372.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,816.91 | 1,296.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.39 | 133.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 133.73 | 141.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.41 | 61.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.6 | 7.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,733 | 4,179 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 6,176 | 5,611 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.28 | 1.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 137.13% | 63.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 23.79 | 17.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.53 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 | 1.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.43 | 1.43 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.97 | 2.87 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.2 | 5.87 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.1 | 9.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.22 | 16.37 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.8 | 4.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 0.88 |
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Other
| Item | South Australia | Rockhampton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.52 | 46.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.48 | 16.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 56.17 | 56.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.18 | 17.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.26 | 103.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.97 | 129.72 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,725.84 | 1,599.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 17,503 | 7,044 |
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