Cost of living in Townsville, Australia vs San Juan, Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 ($14) | $14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 ($9) | $7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$4.73 ($3.65) | $3.57 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.37 ($1.05) | $1.76 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 ($3.91) | $3.38 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.11 ($3.17) | $4.54 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 ($4.96) | $4.57 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.07 ($3.14) | $5.76 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$4.50 ($3.48) | $3.01 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.61 ($3.56) | $1.73 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 ($12) | $15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.01 ($2.33) | $1.38 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 ($1.61) | $2.04 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Townsville (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,170 ($1,676) | $1,495 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,571 ($1,214) | $929 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$135 ($104) | $166 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,398 ($1,080) | $751 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$894 ($690) | $526 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$188 ($145) | $122 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 ($44) | $42 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$533 ($412) | $358 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$230 ($178) | $92 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 ($11) | $6 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$22 ($17) | $16 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Townsville (Australia) is 23% cheaper than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$48 ($37) | $45 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$42 ($32) | $50 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$140 ($108) | $86 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$104 ($80) | $90 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Townsville (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,423 ($20,407) | $25,348 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.45 ($1.12) | $0.75 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$59 ($46) | $33 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$22 ($17) | $19 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Townsville (Australia) is about the same as in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 ($7) | $6 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 ($10) | $12 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 ($52) | $38 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 ($6) | $5.84 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.68 ($3.62) | $3.56 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 ($4.71) | $4.19 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.74 ($2.12) | $3.00 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.13 ($2.42) | $2.31 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 ($19) | $23 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Townsville (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$48 ($37) | $37 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$28 ($22) | $16 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$86 ($66) | $60 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 ($68) | $69 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$13 ($10) | $8 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.47 ($3.45) | $3.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 ($4.67) | $2.85 | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$696 ($538) | $462 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.00 ($0.77) | $0.12 | + 544% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$53 ($41) | $35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 ($16) | $9 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 472 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Townsville (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in San Juan (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $5,233 (AU$6,775) in Townsville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,500 in San Juan.
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