What does groceries cost in Mackay?

Basic groceries in Mackay cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($3), eggs (12 pack) ($4), chicken breast (1kg) ($6), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($3).

What does dining out cost in Mackay?

Dining out in Mackay: inexpensive meal ($9), mid-range restaurant meal ($64), local beer ($5), coffee ($4).

What does housing cost in Mackay?

Average monthly rent in Mackay: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($792), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($650), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($1357), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1268).

What does transportation cost in Mackay?

Transportation costs in Mackay: public transport ticket ($2.20), monthly transport pass ($62.98), taxi starting fare ($5.23), gasoline per liter ($1.00).

What does utilities cost in Mackay?

Monthly utilities in Mackay: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($131), mobile phone plan ($26), internet ($50).

What does entertainment cost in Mackay?

Entertainment costs in Mackay: gym membership ($56), movie ticket ($18), theater ticket ($98).

What does clothing cost in Mackay?

Clothing prices in Mackay: jeans ($61), dress ($49), sneakers ($98), leather shoes ($88).

What does healthcare cost in Mackay?

Healthcare costs in Mackay: cold medicine ($6), doctor visit ($46).

What does education cost in Mackay?

Education costs in Mackay: preschool (monthly) ($1675).

What does other expenses cost in Mackay?

Costs in Mackay include: averageSalary ($5003), tv ($295), microwave ($128), laundryDetergent ($8), cleaning ($16).

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Mackay

Queensland

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City Guide

80,455 people • 1:10 PM

Lifestyle

Street Cleanliness

Excellent

Food Scene

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Nightlife

Good

Work

Power Reliability

Excellent

Work Cafés

Good

Coworking

Limited

Nature

Green Spaces

Excellent

Nearby Beach

Nearby Mountains

Community

Nomad Community

Poor

Cost of Living

Total

$3,898

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$326

Food Outside

$383

Base Cost

$174

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Weather

02/04/2026

Air Quality

Good

24/500

Forecast

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27°C

23°C

Feels like: 28°C

Monthly Weather Trends

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

83.61 Mbps

Max

369.05 Mbps

Min

51.27 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

27.37 Mbps

Max

85.91 Mbps

Min

10.83 Mbps

Latency

20 ms

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Safety

5/10 - Moderate

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Unsafe

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Okay

Public Transit

Limited

Bikeability

Okay

Communities

1 communities

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