Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,818.4£ (5,683.8A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 782.1£ (1,577.3A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 2.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 19.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 12.40 £ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 59.50 £ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 7.44 £ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.96 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.45 £ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.73 £ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.01 £ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.66 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.22 £ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.74 £ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.70 £ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.48 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.11 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.92 £ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.74 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.12 £ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.96 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.02 £ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.55 £ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.87 £ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.73 £ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.19 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.92 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 3.41 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.70 £ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 24.79 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.24 £ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 69.42 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.62 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 £ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 28.76 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.89 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 21,010.84 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 17,593.81 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 135.38 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.42 £ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 40.78 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.74 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13.19 £ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.92 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,458.04 £ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,856.69 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54.09 £ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 38.40 £ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 77.73 £ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 84.10 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,093.59 £ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 846.61 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,770.51 £ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,347.64 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 487.36 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 364.83 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,718.30 £ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.07 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 15245 entries in the past 12 months by 1668 different contributors.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 4 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 74.6 | 53.9 | 65.3 | 77.9 | 66.2 | 109.3 | |
| Canberra | 71.4 | 36.8 | 55.9 | 76.7 | 64.2 | 121.4 | |
| Melbourne | 70.8 | 39.6 | 56.9 | 77.7 | 65.7 | 141.1 | |
| Gold Coast | 70.2 | 40.8 | 57.1 | 78.1 | 71.4 | 111.2 | |
| Hobart | 70.1 | 31.5 | 52.8 | 78.5 | 67.6 | 128.5 | |
| Perth | 68.0 | 37.3 | 54.3 | 75.2 | 64.6 | 130.2 | |
| Adelaide | 67.9 | 32.7 | 52.2 | 74.9 | 66.9 | 121.2 | |
| Brisbane | 65.0 | 38.3 | 53.0 | 75.3 | 64.5 | 139.2 |
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