🍜
$16.2
23.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.85
5.48 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$41.6
59.3 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,326
1,889 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Brisbane on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,988/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,326), weekday lunches out ($324), weekend casual meals ($96), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($116), a monthly transit pass ($42), and a few taxi rides ($85). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,713
≈ €3,319
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,713 ≈ €3,319/month — a proper apartment ($2,389), 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 $3,978 ≈ €3,556/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)
$16.2
23.1 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$12
17.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.26
1.79 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.53
5.03 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.55
5.06 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.52
3.59 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.5
22.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$3.04
4.33 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.56
2.22 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$3,646
5,195 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$2,389
3,403 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$142.5
203 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$2,107
3,001 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,326
1,889 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$86.1
122.6 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$45.8
65.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$399.9
569.7 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$201
286.4 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$12.7
18.1 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$27.5
39.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$83.2
118.6 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$64.2
91.4 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$112.9
160.8 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$126.3
179.9 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,286
36,023 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.40
1.99 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$41.6
59.3 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$21.2
30.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.05
10 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$14.1
20.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$60.7
86.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.54
5.04 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.19
5.97 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.52
5.01 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.60
5.13 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$26.1
37.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$48.7
69.3 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$27.5
39.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$229.2
326.5 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$123.4
175.8 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$14.1
20.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.85
5.48 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$8.46
12.1 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$578.3
823.9 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.57
0.81 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$48.7
69.3 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$35.3
50.2 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988 (current)
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149