Cost of Living in Canberra
Summary of cost of living in Canberra, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,979.5$ (6,015.6A$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,105.4$ (1,671.1A$), excluding rent.
- Canberra is 1.3% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Canberra is, on average, 3.8% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.54 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 72.77 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.92 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 7.94 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.93 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.52 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.66 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.32 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.40 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.60 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.93 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.49 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.47 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.10 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.50 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.57 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.44 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.99 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.00 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.55 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.26 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 13.23 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.70 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.12 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 33.74 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.31 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 116.20 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.84 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.44 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.88 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.18 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 26,461.10 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,135.68 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 197.66 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 30.88 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 53.67 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 61.97 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 24.11 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 14.55 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,107.30 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 16,060.42 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 70.18 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.66 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 95.30 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 118.81 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,667.05 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,280.61 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,794.44 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,779.51 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 775.90 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 531.95 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,615.65 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.86 |
Prices in Canberra
This city had 979 entries in the past 12 months by 89 different contributors.
Last update: 16 December 2025
Last update: 16 December 2025
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