Cost of living comparison
Canberra is 35.6% more expensive than Albury.
- Groceries
-
pay 14.9% more in Canberra
- Transportation
-
pay 27.1% more in Canberra
- Housing
-
pay 88.1% more in Canberra
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.9% less in Canberra
- Clothing
-
pay 50.7% more in Canberra
The cost of housing, clothing, transportation, and groceries in Canberra are more expensive than in Albury. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Canberra.
If you lived in Canberra instead of Albury, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.77
A$31.38
|
$19.77
A$31.38
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.69
|
$9.89
A$15.69
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.76
A$4.39
|
$2.76
A$4.39
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.32
A$3.68
|
$2.32
A$3.68
|
pay 14.9% more for groceries
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.59
A$4.10
|
$2.59
A$4.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.06
A$6.45
|
$5.39
A$8.56
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.59
A$10.46
|
$6.59
A$10.46
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.63
A$7.35
|
$4.63
A$7.35
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.12
A$6.54
|
$4.12
A$6.54
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.42
A$2.25
|
$1.62
A$2.57
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.34
A$2.13
|
$1.34
A$2.13
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.55
A$2.47
|
$1.57
A$2.49
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
A$3.80
|
$2.46
A$3.91
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.25
A$1.98
|
$1.25
A$1.98
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
A$1.42
|
$1.11
A$1.77
|
|
pay 27.1% more for transportation
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.94
A$7.84
|
$5.07
A$8.05
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$67.88
A$107.74
|
$118.63
A$188.28
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$46,466.29
|
$29,276.08
A$46,466.29
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.00
A$26.99
|
$17.66
A$28.03
|
|
pay 88.1% more for housing
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.82
A$85.42
|
$65.39
A$103.78
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$809.73
A$1,285.18
|
$1,783.31
A$2,830.42
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$634.87
A$1,007.64
|
$1,413.05
A$2,242.75
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$183.02
A$290.49
|
$183.02
A$290.49
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,847.17
A$2,931.78
|
$1,847.17
A$2,931.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,503.36
A$23,019.39
|
$14,503.36
A$23,019.39
|
pay 2.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.59
A$10.46
|
$7.25
A$11.51
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.68
A$5.84
|
$3.68
A$5.84
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$23.73
A$37.66
|
$26.36
A$41.84
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$131.81
A$209.20
|
$65.69
A$104.26
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.19
A$19.35
|
$14.33
A$22.75
|
|
pay 50.7% more for clothing
|
Albury
|
Canberra
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$61.29
A$97.28
|
$86.77
A$137.72
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.54
A$62.76
|
$72.18
A$114.56
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.26
A$146.44
|
$119.51
A$189.69
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.25
A$163.87
|
$154.17
A$244.70
|
|
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