Rent (2 bedroom unit) - AU$180pw

Electricity - AU$1,600pa

Landline Phone Rental - AU$500pa

Broadband Internet ADSL2+ AU$600pa

Mobile Rental and calls - AU$400pa

Car Registration - AU$550pa

Car Insurance - AU$650pa

Health Insurance (Basic Hospital, Dental, Physio) AU$730pa

Home Contents Insurance AU$600pa

Weekend Car access to a National Park - AU$7 per day

Weekday Car access to a National Park - Free

Adult Movie Ticket - AU$17

DVD Rental New Release (per night average) - AU$3 mid week or AU$6 weekend

Loaf of Bread - AU$3.50

3 litres low fat milk - AU$6.50

Unleaded Fuel - AU$1.10 per litre (Nov 2008) - AU$1.55 per litre (Sept 2008)

An average meal deal at McDonalds - AU$7

350g Steak meal at a restaurant - AU$20 to AU$25

Motor Vehicle purchase - New 3 door Toyota Echo Hatchback 1300cc (2002) - AU$15,300