🍜
$15.5
21.6 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$3.79
5.27 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$79
109.8 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,040
1,445 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
≈ €2,336
If there are two of you, plan on around $2,714 ≈ €2,336/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 ≈ €2,541/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
21.6 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$9.87
13.7 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.94
6.87 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.14
1.58 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$4.94
6.87 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.94
6.87 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$9.17
12.7 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.15
4.38 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$2.51
3.49 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.94
6.87 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.2
22.5 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.43
3.38 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.15
2.99 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,180
3,030 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,432
1,990 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$124.8
173.5 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,523
2,116 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,040
1,445 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$160.8
223.5 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$40.9
56.9 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$542.4
753.7 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$218.6
303.8 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$7.05
9.80 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$34.6
48 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$61.4
85.3 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$71.9
100 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$115
159.8 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$109.3
151.9 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$25,547
35,503 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.53
2.13 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$79
109.8 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$14.8
20.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$8.46
11.8 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$60
83.3 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$6.35
8.82 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.99
5.54 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$4.23
5.88 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$2.33
3.24 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.12
2.95 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$22.6
31.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$52.9
73.5 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$31.7
44.1 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$110
152.9 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$81.8
113.7 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$14.1
19.6 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$3.79
5.27 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$7.76
10.8 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$440.1
611.6 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.28
0.39 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$41.6
57.8 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$21.9
30.4 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