🍜
$17.6
25.2 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.95
5.64 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$81.8
116.9 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,353
1,934 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Adelaide on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,053/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,353), weekday lunches out ($353), weekend casual meals ($85), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($119), a monthly transit pass ($82), and a few taxi rides ($62). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,230
≈ €2,829
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,230 ≈ €2,829/month — a proper apartment ($1,831), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Australia?
With a child, the total comes to around $3,492 ≈ €3,058/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$17.6
25.2 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$10.6
15.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.64
8.06 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.28
1.83 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
7.06 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.94
7.06 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.05
10.1 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$4.14
5.91 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.43
3.47 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.94
7.06 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.8
21.2 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.57
3.67 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.71
2.44 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,427
3,467 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,831
2,616 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$175.6
250.9 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$2,189
3,127 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,353
1,934 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$103
147.1 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$43
61.5 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$402.7
575.3 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$185.5
265 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.05
10.1 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$29.6
42.3 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$93.8
134 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$62.8
89.7 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$127
181.4 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$124.1
177.3 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$27,703
39,576 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.29
1.84 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$81.8
116.9 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$15.5
22.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.05
10.1 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$14.1
20.2 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$53.6
76.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.64
8.06 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.41
4.87 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.94
7.06 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.62
3.74 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.50
5.00 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$19
27.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$45.1
64.5 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$28.2
40.3 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$112.9
161.2 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$87.5
124.9 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.95
5.64 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$8.46
12.1 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$490.2
700.3 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.35
0.50 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$50.1
71.5 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$22.6
32.2 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053 (current)
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149