Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 317,537.1Nu. (5,732.4A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 89,437.9Nu. (1,614.6A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 2.7% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 22.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,384.83 Nu. | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 6,647.19 Nu. | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 830.90 Nu. | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 553.93 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 609.33 Nu. | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 296.76 Nu. | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 223.88 Nu. | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 184.70 Nu. | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 494.16 Nu. | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 190.10 Nu. | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 79.40 Nu. | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 367.56 Nu. | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 345.33 Nu. | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 326.76 Nu. | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 536.36 Nu. | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 123.58 Nu. | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 106.46 Nu. | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 113.36 Nu. | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 166.24 Nu. | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 95.72 Nu. | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 82.79 Nu. | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 189.03 Nu. | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 128.53 Nu. | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,107.86 Nu. | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 380.77 Nu. | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 421.63 Nu. | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2,658.88 Nu. | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 249.27 Nu. | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8,308.99 Nu. | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 332.36 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 258.53 Nu. | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 3,234.96 Nu. | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 382.46 Nu. | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,460,733.61 Nu. | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,934,008.18 Nu. | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 15,051.89 Nu. | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 2,275.52 Nu. | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 4,514.37 Nu. | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4,048.21 Nu. | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,416.03 Nu. | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 1,218.65 Nu. | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 134,067.80 Nu. | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,054,514.16 Nu. | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 6,116.60 Nu. | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 4,352.72 Nu. | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 8,730.38 Nu. | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 9,366.03 Nu. | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 117,920.81 Nu. | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 93,546.01 Nu. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 199,132.92 Nu. | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 147,617.47 Nu. | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 53,875.89 Nu. | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 40,316.19 Nu. | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 308,663.40 Nu. | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.36 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 14769 entries in the past 12 months by 1613 different contributors.
Last update: 24 May 2025
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Last update: 24 May 2025
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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 | 71.4 | 51.5 | 62.6 | 76.2 | 61.1 | 134.2 | |
| Canberra | 68.6 | 33.9 | 53.2 | 75.6 | 66.6 | 132.7 | |
| Melbourne | 65.9 | 36.6 | 52.8 | 75.2 | 63.1 | 152.4 | |
| Adelaide | 64.1 | 28.7 | 48.3 | 72.4 | 63.6 | 137.6 | |
| Perth | 63.1 | 33.4 | 49.9 | 73.2 | 62.3 | 142.7 | |
| Brisbane | 61.7 | 35.5 | 50.0 | 72.6 | 61.0 | 150.8 |
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