Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Australia
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Economic & Living Costs in Australia
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
16-45 A$
Avg: 30.5 A$
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
80-200 A$
Avg: 140 A$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
14-18 A$
Avg: 16 A$
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
7-15 A$
Avg: 11 A$
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
1470-3554.8 A$
Avg: 2512.4 A$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
1200-2476 A$
Avg: 1838 A$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
2200-6687.69 A$
Avg: 4443.85 A$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
2000-4056.88 A$
Avg: 3028.44 A$
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.5-6 A$
Avg: 3.25 A$
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
8-18 A$
Avg: 13 A$
Monthly Transport Pass
30-220 A$
Avg: 125 A$
Gasoline (1L)
1.63-2.2 A$
Avg: 1.92 A$
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
150-510 A$
Avg: 330 A$
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
65-105 A$
Avg: 85 A$
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
20-70 A$
Avg: 45 A$
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1.5-4 A$
Avg: 2.75 A$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
2.19-6 A$
Avg: 4.09 A$
Eggs (12)
4.2-10 A$
Avg: 7.1 A$
Local Cheese (1kg)
9.3-35 A$
Avg: 22.15 A$
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
35-135 A$
Avg: 85 A$
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
17-39.53 A$
Avg: 28.27 A$
Cinema Ticket
17-26 A$
Avg: 21.5 A$
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
2500-3600 A$
Avg: 3050 A$
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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