Rent: 1800 4 bedroom 2 bath house in a decent neighbourhood 20 minutes outside the city

Utilities: 350 House are not well insulated so the heat pump is on all the time, and the rest of the house depends on wall heaters

Food:1020

Healthcare: 375 private insurance for overseas visitors-only option available

Catholic School Fees: 450 for 2 children per month

Bus fare: 7.40 per round trip for 3 zones-I live 20 minutes outside the CBD

Meal out for two with a couple of drinks and a couple of appetizers at a mediocre spot approx $100-no tipping required and tax is included.