Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,067.7$ (5,681.0A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,129.2$ (1,577.1A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 5.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 7.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.00 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.53 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.11 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.33 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.46 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.51 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.43 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.08 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.39 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.88 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.65 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.32 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.05 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.77 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.53 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.45 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.97 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.35 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.50 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 130.00 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 57.32 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.83 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 40,000.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 38,297.21 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 276.91 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 41.27 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.15 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 76.90 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.82 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.50 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 3,016.85 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,314.23 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 110.08 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 77.41 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 160.75 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 173.74 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,178.93 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,729.81 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,646.36 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,758.81 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 985.70 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 736.30 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,607.90 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.95 | |
Prices in Australia
This country had 9800 entries in the past 12 months by 1017 different contributors.
Last update: 23 April 2026
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Last update: 23 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Australia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
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| Sydney | 80.1 | 54.0 | 68.1 | 85.7 | 75.4 | 120.6 | |
| Canberra | 77.2 | 38.4 | 59.3 | 86.5 | 72.3 | 138.4 | |
| Melbourne | 77.0 | 40.8 | 60.3 | 88.5 | 71.3 | 142.8 | |
| Gold Coast | 74.3 | 41.9 | 59.3 | 85.1 | 78.5 | 136.1 | |
| Adelaide | 73.3 | 34.2 | 55.2 | 85.1 | 70.9 | 135.9 | |
| Perth | 72.0 | 38.8 | 56.6 | 81.8 | 70.7 | 147.2 | |
| Brisbane | 70.3 | 40.3 | 56.4 | 84.0 | 69.5 | 150.7 |
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