Cost of living comparison
Mackay is 3.8% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 16.0% more in Mackay
- Groceries
-
pay 6.0% less in Mackay
- Transportation
-
pay 5.3% more in Mackay
- Housing
-
pay 13.3% less in Mackay
- Childcare
-
pay 18.0% more in Mackay
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 24.8% more in Mackay
- Clothing
-
pay 18.4% less in Mackay
The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, restaurants, and transportation in Mackay are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including clothing, housing, and groceries are lower in Mackay.
If you lived in Mackay instead of Australia, you would:
pay 16.0% more for restaurants
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.76
A$26.47
|
$16.48
A$26.03
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.73
A$15.38
|
$11.86
A$18.74
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
A$4.05
|
$3.13
A$4.95
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.16
A$3.42
|
$2.64
A$4.16
|
|
pay 6.0% less for groceries
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.37
A$3.75
|
$2.31
A$3.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.36
A$6.89
|
$4.94
A$7.81
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.80
A$9.16
|
$5.36
A$8.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.07
A$6.43
|
$4.84
A$7.65
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.94
A$6.23
|
$3.19
A$5.04
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.45
A$2.29
|
$1.14
A$1.79
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
A$1.98
|
$1.10
A$1.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.35
A$2.13
|
$1.06
A$1.68
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.01
A$3.18
|
$2.23
A$3.53
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
A$1.76
|
$1.08
A$1.71
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.96
A$1.52
|
$0.76
A$1.20
|
|
pay 5.3% more for transportation
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.65
A$7.35
|
$4.65
A$7.34
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$83.03
A$131.17
|
$65.90
A$104.11
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,742.09
A$43,826.37
|
$37,894.22
A$59,864.49
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$18.38
A$29.04
|
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pay 13.3% less for housing
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.59
A$87.83
|
$74.47
A$117.65
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,182.30
A$1,867.78
|
$670.01
A$1,058.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$957.92
A$1,513.31
|
$561.82
A$887.56
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$138.16
A$218.27
|
$134.39
A$212.31
|
|
pay 18.0% more for childcare
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,485.91
A$2,347.41
|
$1,753.02
A$2,769.38
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,667.78
A$23,171.86
|
?? | |
pay 24.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.64
A$10.50
|
$6.59
A$10.41
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.55
A$5.60
|
$3.87
A$6.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$28.07
A$44.35
|
$39.54
A$62.47
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.89
A$83.55
|
$85.67
A$135.35
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.13
A$20.74
|
$14.83
A$23.43
|
|
pay 18.4% less for clothing
|
Australia
|
Mackay
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.78
A$113.39
|
$82.38
A$130.14
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.24
A$79.37
|
$29.66
A$46.85
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.30
A$158.45
|
$95.56
A$150.96
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.73
A$176.51
|
$64.26
A$101.51
|
|
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