Cost of Living in Sunshine Coast
Summary of cost of living in Sunshine Coast, Australia:
- Rent in Sunshine Coast is, on average, 72.4% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$22.50 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$100.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$13.65 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$10.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$11.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$3.34 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.67 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$1.65 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$2.47 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.14 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$5.70 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$7.14 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$5.44 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$14.97 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$1.80 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$1.59 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.43 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$2.77 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.26 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.16 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.42 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.87 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$20.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$7.67 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$8.67 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$36.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$2.10 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$57.50 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$3.10 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$3.69 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$51.60 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.83 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$44,423.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$44,060.08 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$200.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$43.33 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$67.50 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$72.50 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$24.00 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$22.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | A$2,981.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ? | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$92.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$157.50 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$140.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$145.00 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$1,687.50 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$1,445.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,700.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,480.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$684.95 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$4,960.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.90 | |
Prices in Sunshine Coast
This city had 109 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 19 May 2026
Last update: 19 May 2026
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