🍜
$16.2
23.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.36
4.79 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$75.5
107.5 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,234
1,757 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Canberra on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,878/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,234), weekday lunches out ($324), weekend casual meals ($79), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($101), a monthly transit pass ($75), and a few taxi rides ($65). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$2,842
≈ €2,541
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,842 ≈ €2,541/month — a proper apartment ($1,553), 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 $3,091 ≈ €2,763/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
$9.87
14.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.17
1.67 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.41
4.86 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.05
10 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.41
4.86 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.56
3.65 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$18.3
26.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.29
3.26 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.47
2.09 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,351
3,349 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,553
2,212 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$188.3
268.3 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,691
2,409 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,234
1,757 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$146
208 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$38.8
55.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$330.8
471.2 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$191.1
272.3 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.05
10 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$21.9
31.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$79
112.5 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$52.2
74.3 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$118.5
168.8 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$90.3
128.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$22,510
32,068 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.40
1.99 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$75.5
107.5 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$16.2
23.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$14.1
20.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$53.6
76.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.89
4.12 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.53
3.60 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.11
3.01 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$24
34.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$44.4
63.3 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$23.3
33.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$123.4
175.8 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$67
95.4 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.36
4.79 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$520.5
741.5 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.63
0.90 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$47.3
67.3 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$27.5
39.2 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878 (current)
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149