🍜
$18.3
26.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.67
5.23 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$57.8
82.4 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,425
2,031 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Gold Coast on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,127/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,425), weekday lunches out ($367), weekend casual meals ($79), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($110), a monthly transit pass ($58), and a few taxi rides ($87). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,023
≈ €2,702
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,023 ≈ €2,702/month — a proper apartment ($1,621), 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 $3,306 ≈ €2,955/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)
$18.3
26.1 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.87
14.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.02
5.73 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.30
1.85 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.93
4.17 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.52
3.59 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.9
24.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.18
3.11 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$1.17
1.67 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,320
3,305 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,621
2,309 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$158.7
226.1 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,725
2,458 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,425
2,031 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$89.6
127.6 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$43
61.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$385.1
548.6 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$131.2
186.9 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.76
11.1 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$26.8
38.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$67.7
96.5 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$40.9
58.3 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$93.8
133.6 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$103.7
147.7 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,214
35,920 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.37
1.95 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$57.8
82.4 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$21.9
31.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$9.17
13.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$57.1
81.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.55
3.63 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.16
3.08 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$21.2
30.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$45.8
65.3 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$23.3
33.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$86.1
122.6 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$79
112.5 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.67
5.23 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$441.5
629 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.35
0.50 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$62.1
88.4 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$26.1
37.2 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127 (current)
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149