Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,765.7$ (5,692.4A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,045.3$ (1,580.2A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 1.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 19.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | |
| 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) | 12.00 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.50 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.06 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.34 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.46 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.50 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.42 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.01 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.28 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.88 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.57 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.25 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.93 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.06 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.76 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.51 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.50 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.40 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.88 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.45 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) | 140.00 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.30 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 58.00 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.79 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 42,372.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 38,330.37 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 273.65 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 41.12 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.38 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 72.54 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.66 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,943.33 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,498.14 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 109.48 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 77.74 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 157.34 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 170.13 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,209.98 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,712.08 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,584.50 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,720.62 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 981.22 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 725.56 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,500.49 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.08 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 15487 entries in the past 12 months by 1685 different contributors.
Last update: 17 December 2025
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Last update: 17 December 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 73.5 | 52.7 | 64.2 | 77.9 | 66.9 | 118.6 | |
| Canberra | 70.1 | 36.5 | 55.0 | 76.7 | 63.9 | 124.8 | |
| Melbourne | 69.8 | 38.9 | 56.0 | 78.0 | 66.4 | 145.1 | |
| Gold Coast | 69.4 | 40.1 | 56.3 | 78.1 | 72.2 | 112.9 | |
| Hobart | 69.2 | 31.0 | 52.1 | 78.6 | 68.3 | 132.0 | |
| Adelaide | 67.0 | 32.2 | 51.4 | 74.9 | 67.7 | 122.0 | |
| Perth | 66.7 | 36.6 | 53.2 | 74.9 | 65.7 | 133.9 | |
| Brisbane | 64.0 | 37.6 | 52.2 | 75.5 | 65.3 | 142.5 |
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