🍜
$14.8
20.6 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.23
5.88 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$118.5
164.7 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,358
1,887 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Melbourne on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,102/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,358), weekday lunches out ($296), weekend casual meals ($90), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($127), a monthly transit pass ($118), and a few taxi rides ($113). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,371
≈ €2,901
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,371 ≈ €2,901/month — a proper apartment ($1,882), 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 $3,674 ≈ €3,162/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)
$14.8
20.6 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.3
15.7 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.33
1.85 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$5.64
7.84 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.76
10.8 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.46
4.81 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.00
4.17 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$6.35
8.82 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.2
22.5 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.76
3.84 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.07
2.88 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,335
3,245 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,882
2,615 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$163.6
227.4 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,906
2,649 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,358
1,887 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$123.4
171.5 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$48
66.7 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$474
658.7 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$160.8
223.5 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$14.1
19.6 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$31.7
44.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$81.8
113.7 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$71.9
100 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$131.9
183.3 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$158
219.6 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$26,168
36,365 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.37
1.90 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$118.5
164.7 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$28.2
39.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.35
8.82 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$12
16.7 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$54.3
75.5 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.94
6.87 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.80
5.28 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$7.05
9.80 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.29
4.57 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.86
3.97 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$33.2
46.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$44.4
61.7 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$31.7
44.1 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$268
372.5 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$72.7
101 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$16.2
22.5 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.23
5.88 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$10.6
14.7 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$672.9
935.1 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.26
0.36 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$50.8
70.6 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$36.7
51 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
Melbourne
~$2,102 (current)
Perth
~$2,149