Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Wollongong

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$5,907
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$3,249
  • Wollongong is the 2nd cheapest city in Australia (5 out of 6)
  • Wollongong is the 3rd cheapest city in Oceania (8 out of 10)
  • Cost of living in Wollongong is more expensive than in 54% of cities in the World (88 out of 189)

List of prices in Wollongong
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$5.29
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$1.59
12 eggs, large AU$6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$5.30
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$3.83
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.06
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$4.13
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$19
2 liters of coca-cola AU$3.35
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$2.23
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$2,767
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$1,745
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$207
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$1,936
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$1,294
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$251
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$55
40” flat screen tv AU$607
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$202
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$10
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$28
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$115
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$82
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$165
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$138
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$26,856
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$1.61
Monthly ticket public transport AU$77
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$37
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$30
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$66
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$4.88
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$5.71
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$3.52
Tube of toothpaste AU$3.34
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$29
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$39
2 tickets to the movies AU$32
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$217
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$92
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$16
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$4.24
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$573
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.65
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$57
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$21
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

Wollongong position in our World Ranking

the world
88th
out of 189
oceania
8th
out of 10
australia
5th
out of 6

Cheapest and most expensive products in Wollongong compared to other cities:

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oceania
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oceania
1st
oceania
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oceania
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