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Cost of Living in Brisbane 2017


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Food  
  Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$15
  Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) AU$11
  500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$5.51
  1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$1.39
  12 eggs, large AU$5.49
  1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$5.50
  500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$7
  1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$4.53
  1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.50
  0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$4.44
  1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$20
  2 liters of Coca-Cola AU$3.37
  Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$2.16
Housing  
  Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area AU$2,756
  Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area AU$1,812
  Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$319
  Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area AU$2,409
  Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area AU$1,428
  Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio AU$274
  Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) AU$59
  40” flat screen TV AU$645
  Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$172
  Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$9
  Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$29
Clothes  
  1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) AU$111
  1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) AU$80
  1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$145
  1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$140
Transportation  
  Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$25,278
  1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$1.32
  Monthly ticket public transport AU$138
  Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$21
Personal Care  
  Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$8
  1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$13
  Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) AU$67
  1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) AU$8
  Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$4.17
  Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$6
  4 rolls of toilet paper AU$2.76
  Tube of toothpaste AU$3.99
  Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$30
Entertainment  
  Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$56
  2 tickets to the movies AU$28
  2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$215
  Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$104
  1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$16
  Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$4.93
  1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)  AU$7
  iPad Air 2, 64GB AU$750
  1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.66
  1 month of gym membership in business district AU$55
  1 package of Marlboro cigarettes AU$27
 
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