Cost of living
Wollongong compared to Richmond (Australia)
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Overview comparison
WollongongRichmond (Australia)
Consumer prices in Richmond (Australia) are roughly 19% higher than in Wollongong.
Cost of living
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,413 | 1,725 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,857 | 4,120 |
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| Without rent one person | 712 | 741 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,162 | 2,211 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 984.78 | 895.45 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,107.1 | 1,663.56 |
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| Food person | 322 | 576 |
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| Food family | 1,075 | 1,493 |
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| Transport person | 88.36 | 89.74 |
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| Transport family | 244.01 | 189.97 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.99 years | 66.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.34 | 13.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.31 | 61.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.11 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.94 | 8.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.36 | 3.47 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.11 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,053.57 | 1,339.86 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 727.21 | 636.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,606.55 | 2,439.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,118.81 | 1,202.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.43 | 98.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.88 | 178.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.61 | 56.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.18 | 5.46 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,790 | 6,309 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,144 | 5,293 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.04 | 2.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.72% | 100.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.55 | 17.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.45 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 0.94 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.7 | 1.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.13 | 3.98 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.72 | 11.48 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.38 | 7.28 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.04 | 12.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 2.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 | 0.85 |
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Other
| Item | Wollongong | Richmond (Australia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.7 | 47.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.61 | 14.57 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.13 | 53.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19 | 22.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.59 | 83.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 117.69 | 111.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,493.45 | 1,843.57 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,301 | 21,243 |
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