Cost of Living in Australia
Summary of cost of living in Australia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,021.1 (A$5,770.8), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,118.2 (A$1,604.7), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Australia is, on average, 5.7% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Australia is, on average, 9.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$25.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$120.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$16.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$11.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$12.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.67 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$4.17 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.37 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$2.45 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$3.59 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.47 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$7.19 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$6.31 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$5.96 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$9.75 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.43 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$1.95 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.07 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$3.02 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.82 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.52 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.42 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$20.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$6.95 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$7.38 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$55.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$4.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$135.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$3.69 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$56.64 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.92 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$42,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$37,437.92 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$290.96 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$41.23 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$83.19 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$80.68 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$27.61 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$22.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | A$3,038.54 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | A$25,990.44 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$113.44 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$78.91 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$162.64 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$177.85 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,235.41 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$1,766.86 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$3,499.91 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,744.70 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | A$1,078.62 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$798.66 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$5,705.56 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.94 | |
Prices in Australia
This country had 10343 entries in the past 12 months by 1061 different contributors.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 19 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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By City in Australia
Rank |
City |
Cost of Living Index |
Rent Index |
Cost of Living Plus Rent Index |
Groceries Index |
Restaurant Price Index |
Local Purchasing Power Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 81.8 | 55.5 | 69.6 | 88.5 | 73.2 | 115.5 | |
| Canberra | 80.1 | 37.6 | 60.3 | 90.3 | 77.8 | 140.3 | |
| Adelaide | 78.0 | 32.8 | 57.0 | 92.9 | 71.1 | 132.9 | |
| Melbourne | 77.3 | 41.3 | 60.6 | 87.8 | 73.5 | 140.1 | |
| Perth | 76.0 | 38.6 | 58.6 | 83.8 | 76.3 | 141.8 | |
| Gold Coast | 75.7 | 41.5 | 59.8 | 86.3 | 79.8 | 136.7 | |
| Hobart | 74.2 | 31.5 | 54.4 | 80.6 | 74.9 | 147.8 | |
| Brisbane | 69.1 | 40.3 | 55.7 | 80.5 | 68.6 | 144.4 |
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