🍜
$14.8
21.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.78
5.38 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$76.2
108.5 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,042
1,484 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Cairns on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,694/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,042), weekday lunches out ($296), weekend casual meals ($73), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($113), a monthly transit pass ($76), and a few taxi rides ($93). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$2,625
≈ €2,347
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,625 ≈ €2,347/month — a proper apartment ($1,321), 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 $2,889 ≈ €2,583/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)
$14.8
21.1 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.17
13.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$3.96
5.64 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.09
1.55 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.42
4.87 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.58
3.68 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.89
5.54 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.21
3.15 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.93
2.75 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,150
3,063 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,321
1,882 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$158.7
226.1 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,348
1,920 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,042
1,484 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$147.4
210 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$47.3
67.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$456.3
650.1 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$157.3
224.1 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.05
10 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$21.9
31.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$65.6
93.4 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$36.7
52.3 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$96.6
137.7 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$85.3
121.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,600
30,772 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.23
1.75 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$76.2
108.5 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$23.3
33.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$12.7
18.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$49.4
70.3 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.64
5.19 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.90
5.56 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.07
2.95 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.94
4.19 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$20.5
29.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$43.7
62.3 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$25.4
36.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$80.4
114.5 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$82.5
117.6 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.78
5.38 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$507.8
723.4 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.71
1.01 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$52.9
75.4 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$21.2
30.1 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694 (current)
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149