Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,723.7$ (5,702.7A$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,033.5$ (1,582.7A$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 2.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 21.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.32 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 78.36 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.79 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.53 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 7.18 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.58 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.65 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.17 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.60 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.28 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.58 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.10 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.85 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.30 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.47 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.26 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.35 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.16 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.28 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.57 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.06 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.51 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.91 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 32.65 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.94 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 93.69 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.59 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.84 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 38.13 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.18 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 29,007.04 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 23,079.17 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 179.25 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 27.18 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 53.56 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 47.68 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 16.54 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.06 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,634.56 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 12,807.11 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.60 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 50.48 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 101.76 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 110.08 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,400.31 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,087.63 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,321.91 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,768.81 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 657.11 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 485.57 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,580.61 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.28 |
Prices in Australia
This country had 15116 entries in the past 12 months by 1696 different contributors.
Last update: 14 November 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 14 November 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 | 72.7 | 56.3 | 65.6 | 76.0 | 64.5 | 108.0 | |
| Canberra | 69.4 | 37.5 | 55.6 | 75.6 | 62.5 | 116.8 | |
| Melbourne | 68.6 | 40.8 | 56.6 | 75.8 | 63.8 | 131.0 | |
| Gold Coast | 66.9 | 37.8 | 54.3 | 74.1 | 70.0 | 110.2 | |
| Adelaide | 66.4 | 30.6 | 50.9 | 72.9 | 65.7 | 115.2 | |
| Perth | 65.5 | 38.0 | 53.6 | 72.8 | 63.1 | 125.2 | |
| Brisbane | 64.2 | 38.8 | 53.2 | 74.1 | 63.0 | 129.6 |
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