Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Gold Coast 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Gold Coast is 4.8% higher than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Gold Coast is 2.8% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Gold Coast are 1.5% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Gold Coast are 6.9% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Gold Coast are 12.4% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Gold Coast is 21.3% lower than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 137.50 A$ | +14.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 11.00 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.57 A$ | 5.29 A$ | -5.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.09 A$ | 3.64 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.61 A$ | 3.36 A$ | -6.9 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.68 A$ | 7.94 A$ | -8.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.15 A$ | 3.45 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 A$ | 1.26 A$ | -5.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.53 A$ | 7.14 A$ | +9.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.94 A$ | 5.13 A$ | -13.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.82 A$ | 6.54 A$ | +12.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.59 A$ | 10.43 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.13 A$ | 2.31 A$ | +8.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.90 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +1.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.75 A$ | 2.27 A$ | +29.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.59 A$ | 3.04 A$ | +17.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.60 A$ | +3.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.39 A$ | 1.52 A$ | +10.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.05 A$ | 3.12 A$ | +2.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.82 A$ | 3.62 A$ | +99.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.14 A$ | 10.67 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.08 A$ | 11.33 A$ | +40.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 46.50 A$ | +16.2 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 A$ | 4.43 A$ | +26.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 171.00 A$ | 85.00 A$ | -50.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.60 A$ | 3.10 A$ | -13.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.02 A$ | 3.69 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.30 A$ | 51.60 A$ | -5.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.67 A$ | 6.78 A$ | -11.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,995.00 A$ | 44,423.00 A$ | +3.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,136.54 A$ | 36,750.00 A$ | +10.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 273.27 A$ | 252.50 A$ | -7.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.24 A$ | 46.33 A$ | +27.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.06 A$ | 94.17 A$ | +19.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 79.95 A$ | 77.38 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.71 A$ | 15.67 A$ | -43.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 19.50 A$ | -2.5 % |
Childcare | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,522.73 A$ | 3,286.67 A$ | +30.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,789.29 A$ | 10,940.00 A$ | -20.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 110.83 A$ | 98.00 A$ | -11.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 65.71 A$ | 82.25 A$ | +25.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 156.03 A$ | 148.33 A$ | -4.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 154.27 A$ | 186.67 A$ | +21.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,469.60 A$ | 2,328.57 A$ | -5.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,048.41 A$ | 2,050.00 A$ | +0.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,976.62 A$ | 3,550.00 A$ | -10.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,667.39 A$ | 3,062.50 A$ | +14.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,067.14 A$ | 1,254.18 A$ | +17.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 747.48 A$ | 581.92 A$ | -22.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Gold Coast Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,012.28 A$ | 4,866.67 A$ | -19.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 | 6.43 | +1.1 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 263 | 53 |
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