Cost of living in Darwin
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.41
A$35.85
|
$13.18
-
$32.95
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.86
A$18.98
|
$11.86
-
$11.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.64
A$4.22
|
$1.65
-
$6.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.97
A$4.74
|
$2.64
-
$6.59
|
Darwin - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
A$4.45
|
$1.58
-
$2.97
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.94
A$7.91
|
??
-
??
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.49
A$7.18
|
$3.69
-
$7.98
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.11
A$6.58
|
$3.30
-
$4.75
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.74
A$5.98
|
$2.99
-
$4.19
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.68
A$2.69
|
$1.17
-
$2.09
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
A$2.10
|
$0.75
-
$3.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.67
A$2.67
|
$0.88
-
$2.54
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.06
A$3.29
|
$1.46
-
$2.54
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
A$2.27
|
$0.75
-
$2.39
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.02
A$1.63
|
$0.75
-
$1.17
|
Darwin - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.35
A$6.96
|
$4.24
-
$4.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.93
A$73.47
|
$26.36
-
$45.93
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$46,834.24
|
$29,276.08
-
$32,951.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.42
A$21.47
|
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-
??
|
Darwin - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.86
A$95.76
|
$56.02
-
$65.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,647.57
A$2,635.70
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,977.09
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,321.09
A$2,113.41
|
$536.32
-
$2,108.90
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$180.80
A$289.23
|
$139.22
-
$201.59
|
Darwin - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,581.67
A$2,530.27
|
??
-
??
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,908.36
A$12,651.35
|
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-
??
|
Darwin - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.59
A$10.54
|
$5.60
-
$7.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.62
A$5.80
|
$2.97
-
$3.95
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$25.37
A$40.59
|
$21.09
-
$29.66
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$80.18
A$128.27
|
$32.95
-
$296.56
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.82
A$25.30
|
$14.50
-
$16.48
|
Darwin - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$79.91
A$127.83
|
$29.66
-
$92.26
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.13
A$73.80
|
$26.36
-
$65.90
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.80
A$166.05
|
$52.71
-
$164.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$131.81
A$210.86
|
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-
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|
Darwin - Cost of clothing
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