Cost of Living in Canberra
Summary of cost of living in Canberra, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,991.0$ (6,154.6A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,107.9$ (1,708.5A$), excluding rent.
- Canberra is 24.7% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Canberra is, on average, 42.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 120.00 A$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 11.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 11.50 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.33 A$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.96 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.54 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.29 A$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.98 A$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.27 A$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.78 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.09 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.39 A$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 10.50 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 A$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.21 A$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.03 A$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.72 A$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.63 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.93 A$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.80 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 7.91 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.17 A$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 188.00 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.15 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 4.59 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 62.50 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.80 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 35,583.33 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 305.56 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 46.93 A$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 80.31 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 93.68 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 31.67 A$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 22.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,850.00 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 20,380.00 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 104.62 A$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 88.33 A$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 141.38 A$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 175.90 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,387.50 A$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,800.00 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,379.67 A$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,622.22 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,153.54 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 737.02 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,557.53 A$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.94 |
Prices in Canberra
This city had 741 entries in the past 12 months by 81 different contributors.
Last update: 2 November 2025
Last update: 2 November 2025
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