Cost of Living in
Balga

Comprehensive urban intelligence for Balga, Australia. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.

Balga
72Global Quality Score

QoL Index

Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78

General

Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$2,325.61
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$23,034.67
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$53.48
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$113.57
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$75.97
Men's Leather Business Shoes$125.17
Local Cheese (1 kg)$9.73
Onions (1 lb)$0.92
Bananas (1 lb)$1.51
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$36.10
Tomatoes (1 lb)$2.45
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.87
Bananas (1 kg)$3.33
Potatoes (1 lb)$1.30
Oranges (1 lb)$1.55
Local Cheese (1 lb)$4.41
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$10.83
Tomatoes (1 kg)$5.40
Lettuce (1 Head)$2.20
Oranges (1 kg)$3.41
Onions (1 kg)$2.04
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)$2.84
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.84
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$3,432.75
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$5.89
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$28,573.80
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$28,862.40

Restaurants

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$4.36
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)$4.36
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)$3.84
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$3.84
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.24
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$10.89
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)$7.94
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$86.63
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$18.05
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$7.94

Markets

Apples (1 lb)$1.98
White Rice (1 lb)$0.91
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$1.46
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$14.51
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$2.92
White Rice (1 kg)$2.00
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.73
Eggs (12, Large Size)$5.63
Apples (1 kg)$4.36
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)$6.58
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)$2.65
Bottled Water (50 oz)$1.46
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)$3.93
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$8.66
Bottled Water (12 oz)$2.18
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$2.18

Sports And Leisure

Cinema Ticket (International Release)$18.05

Transportation

Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$3.79
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$1.80
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)$2.90
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$54.87
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.31

Rent Per Month

Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$193.86
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$193.86

Utilities (Monthly)

Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$31.21
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$62.81

Districts & Neighborhoods