Cost of living
Southport (Australia) compared to Canberra
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Overview comparison
Southport (Australia)Canberra
Consumer prices in Canberra are roughly 17% higher than in Southport (Australia).
Cost of living
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,187 | 2,110 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,423 | 4,836 |
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| Without rent one person | 700 | 809 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,744 | 3,055 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,126.61 | 1,456.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,419.99 | 2,491.88 |
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| Food person | 484 | 521 |
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| Food family | 1,635 | 1,490 |
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| Transport person | 63.8 | 150.94 |
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| Transport family | 160.17 | 306.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.11 years | 65.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.75 | 20.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.85 | 70.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.34 | 9.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.44 | 6.02 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.86 | 3.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 3.03 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,272.23 | 1,341.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,284.52 | 995.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,160.05 | 2,803.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,040.57 | 1,852.63 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.45 | 130.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 198.3 | 259.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.22 | 49.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.44 | 5.52 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,746 | 7,876 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,950 | 5,540 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.62 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.02% | 113.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.83 | 14.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.36 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.11 | 2.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.11 | 5.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.75 | 13.49 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.8 | 11.23 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.17 | 17.03 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 3.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Canberra |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.69 | 54.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.73 | 11.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.59 | 44.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.92 | 15.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.29 | 74.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.19 | 103.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,051.54 | 1,607.65 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,960 | 17,377 |
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