🍜
$12.7
17.6 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.03
5.60 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$63.5
88.2 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,075
1,494 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Darwin on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,646/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,075), weekday lunches out ($254), weekend casual meals ($73), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($121), a monthly transit pass ($63), and a few taxi rides ($59). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$2,642
≈ €2,274
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,642 ≈ €2,274/month — a proper apartment ($1,500), 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 $2,851 ≈ €2,454/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)
$12.7
17.6 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.17
12.7 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.23
5.88 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.02
1.42 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$3.39
4.71 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.28
4.56 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.74
3.81 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$3.72
5.17 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$14.1
19.6 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.65
3.68 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.77
2.46 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$1,887
2,623 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,500
2,085 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$238.4
331.3 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,389
1,931 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,075
1,494 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$224.3
311.7 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$40.9
56.9 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$492.3
684.1 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$150.9
209.7 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$9.17
12.7 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$21.9
30.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$84.6
117.6 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$69.1
96.1 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$107.9
150 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$113.6
157.8 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$21,984
30,551 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$2.24
3.11 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$63.5
88.2 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$14.8
20.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$9.87
13.7 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$13.4
18.6 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$53.6
74.5 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.12
5.73 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$6.35
8.82 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.55
3.54 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$3.04
4.22 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$22.6
31.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$44.4
61.7 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$28.2
39.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$95.9
133.3 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$76.2
105.9 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$12
16.7 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.03
5.60 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$6.35
8.82 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$382.3
531.2 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$1.02
1.42 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$55.7
77.4 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$25.4
35.3 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646 (current)
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149