Cost of Living Comparison Between Canberra and Brisbane 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Brisbane are 18.8% lower than in Canberra (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Brisbane are 15.5% lower than in Canberra | |
| Rent Prices in Brisbane are 7.9% lower than in Canberra | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brisbane are 39.9% lower than in Canberra | |
| Groceries Prices in Brisbane are 9.2% lower than in Canberra | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brisbane is 49.0% higher than in Canberra | |
Restaurants | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 49.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | -55.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 13.50 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.76 A$ | 5.26 A$ | -8.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.34 A$ | 4.22 A$ | -2.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.63 A$ | 3.42 A$ | -5.9 % |
Markets | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.32 A$ | 8.19 A$ | -20.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.55 A$ | 3.20 A$ | -9.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.48 A$ | 1.57 A$ | +5.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.73 A$ | 5.94 A$ | -11.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.56 A$ | 6.43 A$ | -15.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.02 A$ | 5.67 A$ | -5.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.49 A$ | 10.01 A$ | -4.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.39 A$ | 2.10 A$ | -12.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | 1.88 A$ | -2.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.35 A$ | 2.35 A$ | -0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 A$ | 2.52 A$ | -38.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | 1.67 A$ | -9.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.47 A$ | -7.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 A$ | 3.02 A$ | -21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.53 A$ | 2.47 A$ | -30.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.09 A$ | 8.03 A$ | -0.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.11 A$ | 8.33 A$ | -8.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.75 A$ | 4.34 A$ | -8.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 171.30 A$ | 220.00 A$ | +28.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 A$ | 4.50 A$ | -25.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 A$ | 3.85 A$ | -7.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 54.30 A$ | -9.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.89 A$ | 7.54 A$ | -4.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 40,750.00 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,250.00 A$ | 31,841.79 A$ | -9.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 389.10 A$ | 295.72 A$ | -24.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.17 A$ | 35.11 A$ | -31.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.83 A$ | 76.72 A$ | -28.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100.85 A$ | 79.76 A$ | -20.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.94 A$ | 27.12 A$ | -15.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | -13.0 % |
Childcare | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,753.33 A$ | 2,408.97 A$ | -12.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,175.00 A$ | 13,536.67 A$ | -41.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 142.24 A$ | 132.36 A$ | -6.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 130.06 A$ | 72.00 A$ | -44.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 201.77 A$ | 191.25 A$ | -5.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 274.93 A$ | 163.16 A$ | -40.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,746.32 A$ | 2,522.03 A$ | -8.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,188.62 A$ | 2,162.03 A$ | -1.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,206.77 A$ | 3,972.50 A$ | -5.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,166.62 A$ | 2,678.91 A$ | -15.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.22 A$ | 1,215.92 A$ | +7.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 942.26 A$ | 864.65 A$ | -8.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canberra Edit |
Brisbane Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,665.37 A$ | 5,875.08 A$ | +25.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.32 | 6.31 | -0.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 97 | 200 |
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