Goods and Services Tax of 10% is added to some of the above items.
The prices may vary according to season, store, product quality or brand name.
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars - guide only.
home : Cost of Living
COST OF LIVING
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Local call from public phone |
50¢ per local call |
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Newspaper |
80¢ - $1.50 |
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CD |
$40.00 |
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Movies |
$7.00 - $13.00 (Student Rate) |
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Doctor's Consultation |
about $50.00 |
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Dentist's Consultation |
about $50.00 |
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Bus Fare (one way - average) |
Average $2.60 (One Way) |
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Train- Brisbane |
$17.00 (Return) |
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Postage Stamps: (Air Mail) (Local) |
Average $1.00 - $2.00 50¢ |
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Food and Drink : |
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McDonald's "Big Mac Meal" |
$5.00 |
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KFC "Value Meal" |
$7.00 |
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Ice Cream |
$2.00 - $3.00 |
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Coke (can) |
$1.50 |
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Coffee |
$2.00 |
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Beer (bottle) |
$3.50 |
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Lunch at food court/ shopping mall |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
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Lunch at Restaurant |
$5.00 - $15.00 |
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Personal items : |
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Soap (6 bars) |
$1.60 - $2.00 |
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Shampoo |
$3.50 |
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Toothpaste (175 gm) |
$2.50 |
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200 Facial Tissues |
$1.00 - $1.75 |
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