🍜
$15.5
22.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.79
5.40 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$79
112.5 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,040
1,481 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Hobart on a moderate budget, you'll need around $1,681/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,040), weekday lunches out ($310), weekend casual meals ($79), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($114), a monthly transit pass ($79), 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
$2,714
≈ €2,426
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,714 ≈ €2,426/month — a proper apartment ($1,432), 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 $2,953 ≈ €2,640/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)
$15.5
22.1 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.87
14.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.14
1.62 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$9.17
13.1 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.15
4.49 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.51
3.58 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.2
23.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.43
3.46 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.15
3.06 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,180
3,106 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,432
2,040 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$124.8
177.8 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,523
2,169 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,040
1,481 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$160.8
229.1 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$40.9
58.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$542.4
772.7 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$218.6
311.5 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.05
10 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$34.6
49.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.4
87.4 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$71.9
102.5 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$115
163.8 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$109.3
155.7 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,547
36,394 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.53
2.18 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$79
112.5 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$14.8
21.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$8.46
12.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$60
85.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.99
5.68 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.33
3.32 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.12
3.02 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$22.6
32.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$52.9
75.4 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$31.7
45.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$110
156.7 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$81.8
116.5 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$14.1
20.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.79
5.40 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$7.76
11.1 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$440.1
627 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.28
0.40 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$41.6
59.3 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$21.9
31.1 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681 (current)
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149