Cost of Living in Brisbane
Summary of cost of living in Brisbane, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 529,309¥ (5,185A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 146,685¥ (1,437A$), excluding rent.
- Brisbane is 7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brisbane is, on average, 2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,858.29 ¥ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 10,616.50 ¥ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,633.31 ¥ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,020.82 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,224.98 ¥ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 587.16 ¥ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 417.18 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 332.08 ¥ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 241.82 ¥ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 331.79 ¥ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 138.34 ¥ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 711.58 ¥ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 664.06 ¥ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 607.50 ¥ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,021.12 ¥ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 250.67 ¥ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 202.35 ¥ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 218.38 ¥ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 332.32 ¥ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 189.94 ¥ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 174.27 ¥ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 362.80 ¥ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 219.90 ¥ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 2,041.63 ¥ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 673.94 ¥ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 719.01 ¥ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 5,104.09 ¥ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 51.04 ¥ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 4,083.27 ¥ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 408.33 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 492.85 ¥ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 5,910.53 ¥ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 190.08 ¥ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 4,534,776.62 ¥ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,610,375.53 ¥ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 23,326.67 ¥ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 3,935.43 ¥ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 8,463.21 ¥ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 6,929.97 ¥ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,586.07 ¥ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,041.63 ¥ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 296,224.16 ¥ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,695,526.47 ¥ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 10,917.92 ¥ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 6,615.64 ¥ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 15,010.45 ¥ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 16,584.03 ¥ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 253,595.51 ¥ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 188,108.78 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 428,511.26 ¥ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 313,002.02 ¥ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 128,157.90 ¥ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 94,570.02 ¥ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 603,276.22 ¥ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.21 |
Prices in Brisbane
This city had 2034 entries in the past 12 months by 264 different contributors.
Last update: 9 November 2025
Last update: 9 November 2025
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Redcliffe | 22.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ipswich | 24.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Redland City (Redlands) | 25.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jimboomba | 30.76 miles |
| Cost of Living in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast) | 47.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gold Coast | 51.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Buderim | 59.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tweed Heads | 64.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Maroochydore | 64.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sunshine Coast | 64.64 miles |
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Wages are good for those who work or own their home but for renters it's a real struggle.
Remember no investment equals zero gains
You'll be crying out for mommy because Brisbane prices are, for the quality received, just the most expensive anywhere. Think of Africa level quality with Monaco prices.
pricing closer to Tanja's, wages are higher though, i am a hiring exec and there is account managers on 80-90k + fully paid car with fuel etc admin on 60-65k.
Hope this helps.
or,was it correct ?