Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,577.1$ (5,693.6A$) without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,007.2$ (1,603.1A$) without rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 5.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 26.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.71 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 75.39 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.42 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.28 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.91 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.36 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.55 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.60 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.15 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.10 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.94 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.71 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.09 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.39 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.19 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.86 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.10 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.46 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.57 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.36 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.77 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 30.16 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.95 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 94.24 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.71 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.73 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.44 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.37 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,909.86 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 21,897.68 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 169.44 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 25.59 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 50.95 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.19 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,538.70 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,224.34 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 69.45 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 49.47 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 98.51 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 106.14 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,325.95 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,056.80 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,231.52 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,653.34 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 599.11 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 446.82 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,494.02 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.37 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 14348 entries in the past 12 months by 1519 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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 | 69.4 | 50.8 | 61.2 | 74.7 | 59.4 | 127.7 | |
| Canberra | 66.9 | 33.6 | 52.2 | 74.0 | 64.8 | 129.1 | |
| Melbourne | 63.5 | 35.1 | 50.9 | 73.2 | 60.1 | 145.8 | |
| Adelaide | 61.9 | 27.9 | 46.8 | 69.6 | 62.8 | 133.7 | |
| Perth | 61.3 | 32.1 | 48.4 | 71.8 | 61.4 | 143.6 | |
| Brisbane | 59.2 | 34.3 | 48.2 | 70.6 | 60.5 | 141.4 |
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