Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,016.7$ (5,677.4A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,116.2$ (1,577.7A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 5.0% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 9.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 12.00 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.51 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.10 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.35 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.48 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.52 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.43 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.04 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.38 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.86 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 9.49 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.28 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.93 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.07 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.13 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.77 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.54 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.42 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.90 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.43 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.50 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 130.43 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.10 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.02 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 58.00 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.82 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 43,000.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 38,234.81 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 278.97 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 41.25 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 82.02 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 75.17 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 26.92 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 20.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,976.50 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,600.25 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 109.95 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 78.27 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 159.41 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 173.15 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,170.01 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,717.35 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,643.03 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,728.75 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 995.69 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 737.88 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,587.73 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.97 | |
Prices in Australia
This country had 9275 entries in the past 12 months by 947 different contributors.
Last update: 15 February 2026
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Last update: 15 February 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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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 | 80.7 | 56.2 | 69.5 | 86.7 | 75.5 | 115.2 | |
| Canberra | 77.5 | 40.1 | 60.5 | 86.7 | 69.6 | 131.5 | |
| Melbourne | 76.6 | 42.1 | 60.9 | 88.5 | 70.5 | 137.3 | |
| Gold Coast | 74.0 | 43.1 | 59.9 | 85.8 | 77.0 | 127.5 | |
| Perth | 73.0 | 39.7 | 57.8 | 82.8 | 70.2 | 140.9 | |
| Adelaide | 72.8 | 35.2 | 55.7 | 83.1 | 73.2 | 131.5 | |
| Brisbane | 70.3 | 40.6 | 56.8 | 83.1 | 70.4 | 145.6 |
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