Cost of living in Gold Coast
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.48
A$25.34
|
$11.20
-
$29.66
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.20
|
$9.23
-
$10.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.47
A$3.80
|
$1.98
-
$2.97
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.36
A$3.63
|
$1.98
-
$2.64
|
Gold Coast - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.64
A$4.05
|
$1.58
-
$3.71
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.72
A$5.73
|
$3.26
-
$4.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.41
A$8.31
|
$3.99
-
$7.73
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.71
A$7.24
|
$3.30
-
$9.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.10
A$6.30
|
$3.29
-
$5.38
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.55
A$2.39
|
$1.19
-
$1.79
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
A$2.01
|
$1.19
-
$2.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
A$2.30
|
$0.75
-
$2.96
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
A$3.13
|
$0.90
-
$2.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
A$1.70
|
$0.78
-
$1.35
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
A$1.54
|
$0.60
-
$1.20
|
Gold Coast - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.50
A$6.93
|
$4.24
-
$5.36
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$56.02
A$86.14
|
$52.72
-
$59.31
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$45,019.35
|
$29,276.08
-
$29,276.08
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.12
A$21.71
|
$14.12
-
$14.12
|
Gold Coast - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.06
A$95.43
|
$39.54
-
$72.49
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,534.60
A$2,359.83
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,845.28
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,397.14
A$2,148.46
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,647.57
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$127.25
A$195.68
|
$90.71
-
$214.18
|
Gold Coast - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,166.01
A$3,330.79
|
$1,713.48
-
$2,965.63
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,209.79
A$11,086.86
|
$3,835.55
-
$9,885.45
|
Gold Coast - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.25
A$11.15
|
$4.61
-
$9.23
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.47
A$5.33
|
$1.32
-
$4.78
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$30.64
A$47.12
|
$24.38
-
$36.25
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.92
A$84.45
|
$16.48
-
$79.08
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.49
A$23.82
|
$11.86
-
$23.73
|
Gold Coast - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.58
A$99.32
|
$32.95
-
$92.23
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.21
A$83.35
|
$26.36
-
$79.08
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.95
A$139.85
|
$72.49
-
$131.81
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.02
A$189.17
|
$65.90
-
$164.76
|
Gold Coast - Cost of clothing
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