COST OF A DAY OUT AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

An estimate of the cost of a day at the Australian Open for a family of two adults and two 15-year-old children:

* Four tickets during week one: reserved seats at Rod Laver Arena – $508 (Category 2), Hisense Arena – $400, Margaret Court Arena – $368 (Category 2) or Ground Passes – $216

* Lunch: mixed meat plate – $28, chicken souvlaki – $18, chicken wings – $24, meat nachos – $21 = $91

* Drinks: two beers – $19.60, two gin & tonics – $22.60, four soft drinks – $23.20 = $65.40

* Ice cream: four double scoop cones – $36.80

* Program: $20

* Total: RLA seats – $721.20, Hisense – $613.20, MCA – $581.20, ground passes – $429.20