Cost of Clothing and Footwear

This data is sourced from the September 2007 Cost of Living Survey conducted by Mercer. All prices displayed are from the medium pricing level reported in the survey.

Adult casual and underwear A $ US $
Polo shirt, for men or women 109.99 90.90
Blue jeans, for men or women 135.95 112.36
Socks, men's cotton 12.98 10.73
Ladies' stockings or pantihose 14.95 12.36
Ladies' bras 44.95 41.28
Men's classic businesswear A $ US $
Two-piece suit 849.00 701.65
White Oxford-type cotton shirt 109.95 90.87
Shoes, leather 219.00 189.99
Women's classic businesswear A $ US $
Dress, ready-to-wear or two-piece suit 700.00 578.51
Shoes, leather 199.95 165.25
Blouse, cotton 189.00 156.20
Children's wear (age 8 to 10) A $ US $
Boys' cotton school shirt 39.95 33.02
Children's shoes 89.90 74.30
Children's blue jeans 49.95 41.28
Boys' blazer 145.00 119.83
Girls' school dress 75.95 62.77

Source: September 2007 Mercer Cost of Living Price Report for Melbourne, Australia.




Last updated: 22 January 2009

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