Cost of living
Tasmania (Australia) compared to Western Australia
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Overview comparison
Tasmania (Australia)Western Australia
Consumer prices in Tasmania (Australia) are roughly 3% higher than in Western Australia.
Cost of living
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,437 | 2,246 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,443 | 5,198 |
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| Without rent one person | 862 | 972 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,611 | 2,619 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,421.67 | 1,427.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,466.35 | 1,914.37 |
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| Food person | 533 | 526 |
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| Food family | 1,389 | 1,535 |
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| Transport person | 221.2 | 303.16 |
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| Transport family | 805.17 | 587.88 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.32 years | 77.12 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.15 | 17.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.8 | 77.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.45 | 9.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.98 | 8.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.06 | 3.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.31 | 2.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,219.61 | 1,563.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,268.1 | 1,107.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,782.06 | 2,779.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,255.73 | 1,913.24 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 129.03 | 118.66 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 153.28 | 198.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.52 | 56.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.53 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,120 | 8,819 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,322 | 6,905 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.16 | 3.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 116.39% | 118.07% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.44 | 21.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.24 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.73 | 1.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.2 | 2.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.19 | 3.72 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.73 | 10.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.79 | 8.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.84 | 15.54 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.37 | 2.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Tasmania (Australia) | Western Australia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.23 | 56.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.96 | 13.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 47.93 | 64.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 24 | 22.5 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.8 | 74.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.21 | 90.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,821.86 | 1,911.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,886 | 15,515 |
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