Cost of Living in Canberra
Summary of cost of living in Canberra, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,332.9 (A$6,116.8), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,192.8 (A$1,683.8), excluding rent.
- Canberra is 13.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Canberra is, on average, 37.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$124.50 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$15.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$14.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.63 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$4.49 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.68 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$2.16 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$4.05 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.56 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$7.43 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$8.22 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$6.68 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$10.60 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.51 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$2.08 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.23 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$3.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.95 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.64 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.75 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.06 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$20.80 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$6.74 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$7.92 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$58.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$4.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$132.80 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$5.80 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$3.69 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$61.80 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.82 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$38,690.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$43,077.56 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$267.32 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$42.51 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$80.47 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$102.10 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$39.14 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$22.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | A$3,423.46 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | A$28,414.29 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$106.38 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$80.61 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$160.09 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$189.48 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,424.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,063.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$4,060.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,783.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | A$1,386.90 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$882.97 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$6,285.46 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.82 | |
Prices in Canberra
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Last update: 15 June 2026
Last update: 15 June 2026
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| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 150.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Sydney | 177.84 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Dubbo | 247.69 miles |
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