Cost of Living in Northern Territory
Prices in Northern Territory (First-Level Administrative Unit in Australia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Darwin - 17 contributors in the past 12 months
Alice Springs - 2 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 27.67 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 114.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 16.80 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 10.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.33 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.44 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.22 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 4.25 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.97 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.38 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.40 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.13 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.90 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.82 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.67 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.40 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.87 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.59 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.97 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.78 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.82 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 22.33 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.96 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.17 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 39.75 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.67 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 75.45 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.57 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.17 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 61.00 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.78 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 47,041.71 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 38,000.00 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 302.46 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 53.75 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 85.97 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 116.94 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 23.33 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 22.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,446.67 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,816.67 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 112.50 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 53.33 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 175.71 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 185.00 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,800.00 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,041.08 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,575.00 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,480.00 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 523.35 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 627.09 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,364.58 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.42 |
Over the last 12 months, 40 data points were contributed by 58 people of this region.
Last update: 25 September 2025
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