Cost of Living in Canberra
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Summary of cost of living in Canberra, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,088.3$ (6,353.6A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,153.6$ (1,792.9A$), excluding rent.
- Canberra is 19.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Canberra is, on average, 43.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.09 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 96.52 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.65 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.43 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.40 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.37 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.60 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.26 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.32 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.29 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.86 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.12 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.46 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.05 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.78 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.50 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.31 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.21 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.05 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.36 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.41 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.87 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5.08 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.90 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 30.56 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.22 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 120.97 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.96 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.95 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.22 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.35 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,584.43 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,681.97 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 212.16 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 29.36 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 52.17 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.14 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 20.38 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 14.16 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,726.62 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,113.72 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 71.55 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 55.88 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.38 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.78 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,573.79 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,158.23 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,512.71 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,737.45 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 651.59 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 439.03 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,527.27 $ | |
| 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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