Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,048.9 (A$5,725.1), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,124.9 (A$1,590.6), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 4.9% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 8.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $17.68 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $84.87 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.61 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $7.78 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $7.78 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.96 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.91 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.37 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.49 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.02 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.10 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.51 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.21 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.86 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.68 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.37 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.45 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.22 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.27 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.07 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.45 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.73 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $14.14 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $4.83 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.18 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $35.64 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.18 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $93.08 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.54 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.61 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $39.97 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.31 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $28,288.58 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $28,375.71 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $200.86 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $29.15 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $58.23 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $55.29 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.99 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $14.85 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $2,155.77 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $17,578.47 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $79.05 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $54.44 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $113.18 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $122.93 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,544.43 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,230.13 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,427.35 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,927.59 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $695.99 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $517.76 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,066.96 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.91 | |
Prices in Australia
This country had 10049 entries in the past 12 months by 1036 different contributors.
Last update: 15 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 15 June 2026
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 | 81.2 | 57.3 | 70.3 | 90.1 | 69.2 | 111.5 | |
| Melbourne | 79.6 | 41.9 | 62.3 | 93.7 | 70.0 | 135.5 | |
| Canberra | 79.5 | 37.9 | 60.5 | 92.8 | 69.9 | 138.2 | |
| Gold Coast | 76.5 | 43.4 | 61.4 | 91.4 | 75.8 | 128.9 | |
| Adelaide | 76.5 | 35.1 | 57.6 | 91.7 | 68.7 | 126.3 | |
| Perth | 74.7 | 40.6 | 59.1 | 84.9 | 74.1 | 138.7 | |
| Hobart | 74.0 | 33.4 | 55.4 | 84.3 | 71.4 | 142.6 | |
| Brisbane | 70.9 | 43.5 | 58.4 | 83.7 | 69.4 | 137.6 |
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