Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 24.5% higher than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 19.2% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 8.6% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 69.5% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 11.7% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 34.6% lower than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 A$ | 49.50 A$ | +125.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 207.50 A$ | +72.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.29 A$ | 5.78 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.27 A$ | 4.37 A$ | +2.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.45 A$ | 3.67 A$ | +6.4 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.82 A$ | 10.32 A$ | +32.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.11 A$ | 3.51 A$ | +12.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.77 A$ | 6.89 A$ | +19.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 8.13 A$ | +28.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.62 A$ | 6.21 A$ | +10.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.32 A$ | 10.84 A$ | +5.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 2.34 A$ | +12.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +6.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 2.41 A$ | +2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.46 A$ | 4.02 A$ | +63.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 A$ | 1.81 A$ | +9.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +8.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 A$ | 3.90 A$ | +30.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 A$ | 3.43 A$ | +36.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 21.00 A$ | +5.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.27 A$ | 8.09 A$ | -2.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.48 A$ | 9.11 A$ | +7.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.34 A$ | 4.75 A$ | +9.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 180.00 A$ | -18.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 A$ | 6.00 A$ | +71.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.69 A$ | 4.18 A$ | +13.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.30 A$ | 60.00 A$ | +10.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.52 A$ | 7.99 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,750.00 A$ | 44,423.00 A$ | +9.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,060.38 A$ | 35,250.00 A$ | +9.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.17 A$ | 392.40 A$ | +26.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.04 A$ | 51.08 A$ | +41.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.59 A$ | 107.43 A$ | +36.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.39 A$ | 102.75 A$ | +27.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 28.25 A$ | 32.72 A$ | +15.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +15.0 % |
Childcare | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,408.97 A$ | 2,845.71 A$ | +18.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,536.67 A$ | 24,506.25 A$ | +81.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 134.35 A$ | 143.27 A$ | +6.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 73.71 A$ | 133.19 A$ | +80.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 192.57 A$ | 203.87 A$ | +5.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.45 A$ | 276.47 A$ | +64.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,535.31 A$ | 2,775.64 A$ | +9.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,186.17 A$ | 2,203.88 A$ | +0.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,010.74 A$ | 4,249.95 A$ | +6.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,699.52 A$ | 3,189.28 A$ | +18.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,291.40 A$ | 1,169.60 A$ | -9.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 934.60 A$ | 972.47 A$ | +4.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,627.74 A$ | 4,386.14 A$ | -22.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.41 | +1.3 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 206 | 106 |
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