Cost of Living in Townsville
Summary of cost of living in Townsville, Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,232.8 (A$5,863.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,248.0 (A$1,728.7), excluding rent.
- Townsville is 25.6% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Townsville is, on average, 67.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$30.00 | |
| 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$15.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$12.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$10.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$3.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.12 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$2.58 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$2.92 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$0.91 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$7.44 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$5.15 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$6.53 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$8.62 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.61 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$1.76 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.27 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$2.72 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.70 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.62 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.38 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.69 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$9.75 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$12.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$43.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$3.10 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$111.74 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$5.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$5.63 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$75.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.72 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$40,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$49,784.56 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$553.00 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$51.25 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$96.25 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$78.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$28.50 | |
| 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 | A$30,000.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$133.75 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$100.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$230.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$188.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$1,866.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$1,666.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$3,600.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,933.33 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | A$650.32 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$538.83 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$5,825.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.54 | |
Prices in Townsville
This city had 147 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 4 May 2026
Last update: 4 May 2026
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Ayr | 54.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Whitsundays | 171.47 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cairns | 216.06 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mackay | 242.20 miles |
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on Feb 02, 2025:
Why does this not include the cost of rates, insurances for houses and cost of transport to and from the city (airfares)