Cost of living
Southport (Australia) compared to Sunshine Coast
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Overview comparison
Southport (Australia)Sunshine Coast
Consumer prices in Southport (Australia) are roughly 14% higher than in Sunshine Coast.
Cost of living
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,187 | 1,991 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,423 | 3,441 |
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| Without rent one person | 700 | 768 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,744 | 2,408 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,126.61 | 964.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,419.99 | 1,607.95 |
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| Food person | 484 | 585 |
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| Food family | 1,635 | 1,319 |
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| Transport person | 63.8 | 71.3 |
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| Transport family | 160.17 | 189.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.11 years | 67.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.75 | 19.77 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.85 | 79.03 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.34 | 10.65 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.44 | 6.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.86 | 3.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.47 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,272.23 | 1,396.24 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,284.52 | 919.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,160.05 | 1,930.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,040.57 | 1,889.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 90.45 | 80.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 198.3 | 112.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 58.22 | 43.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.44 | 6.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,746 | 8,820 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,950 | 4,565 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.62 | 1.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.02% | 61.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.83 | 14.73 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 1.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.42 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.11 | 2.39 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.11 | 4.26 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.75 | 8.8 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.8 | 8.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.17 | 13.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.12 | 2.37 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Southport (Australia) | Sunshine Coast |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.69 | 44.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.73 | 11.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.59 | 49.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.92 | 17.71 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.29 | 57.36 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 89.19 | 67.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,051.54 | 328.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,960 | 6,840 |
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