Cost of Living in Canberra
Summary of cost of living in Canberra, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,097.9$ (6,350.9A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,156.3$ (1,792.0A$), excluding rent.
- Canberra is 19.6% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Canberra is, on average, 43.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 A$ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11.50 A$ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.24 A$ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.04 A$ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.51 A$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.26 A$ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.55 A$ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.33 A$ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.40 A$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.94 A$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.29 A$ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.53 A$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.33 A$ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.02 A$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.04 A$ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.44 A$ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.64 A$ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.67 A$ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.19 A$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.89 A$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.17 A$ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 47.50 A$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.00 A$ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 188.00 A$ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.15 A$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.59 A$ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 62.50 A$ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.75 A$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,250.00 A$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 329.72 A$ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 45.63 A$ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.08 A$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 91.91 A$ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.67 A$ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,683.33 A$ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,380.00 A$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 111.20 A$ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 86.85 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 148.24 A$ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 175.27 A$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,445.82 A$ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,800.00 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,905.00 A$ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,700.17 A$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,012.63 A$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 682.30 A$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,481.72 A$ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.26 |
Prices in Canberra
This city had 660 entries in the past 12 months by 70 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
Last update: 18 May 2025
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| Cost of Living in Sydney | 177.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albury | 210.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gosford | 212.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Newcastle | 223.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Dubbo | 247.69 miles |
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