Cost of living in Bendigo

 Bendigo, Australia
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Cost of living in Bendigo vs. Australia overall average

Bendigo is 6.1% cheaper than Australia overall.

Restaurants
pay 0.5% more in Bendigo
Groceries
pay 10.2% less in Bendigo
Transportation
pay 10.7% less in Bendigo
Housing
pay 31.4% less in Bendigo
Childcare
pay 11.1% more in Bendigo
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.3% less in Bendigo
Clothing
pay 0.5% less in Bendigo

The cost of childcare and restaurants in Bendigo are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including housing, transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Bendigo.

Bendigo Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $16.48
A$25.56
$11.20 - $39.54
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.89
A$15.34
$9.23 - $11.86
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.65
A$4.11
$1.98 - $3.95

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$2.52
A$3.92
$1.71 - $5.35
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.55
A$7.06
$2.80 - $11.86
Milk (1 gallon) $4.16
A$6.45
$3.24 - $8.73

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.37
A$6.79
$4.24 - $5.61
Monthly public transit pass $54.37
A$84.35
$52.72 - $56.02
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $25,512.03
A$39,578.09
$21,747.98 - $29,276.08

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$48.33
A$74.97
$42.84 - $59.31
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $642.55
A$996.83
$230.66 - $1,054.45
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $494.27
A$766.79
$197.71 - $790.84

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,186.25
A$1,840.29
$1,186.25 - $2,108.90
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $20,887.75
A$32,404.22
$15,816.72 - $28,338.28

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $7.91
A$12.27
$3.95 - $10.54
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.46
A$5.37
$2.64 - $4.61
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$23.73
A$36.81
$23.73 - $39.54

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$65.90
A$102.24
$32.95 - $118.63
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$49.88
A$77.38
$23.07 - $78.42
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$107.62
A$166.96
$72.49 - $158.17

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Australia to see the average cost of cities throughout Australia, like Bowral, Bendigo, Gold Coast, Hoppers Crossing, Toowoomba, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Australia compared to Bendigo.

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