🍜
$15.5
22.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.23
6.03 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$114.3
162.8 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,434
2,043 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Perth on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,149/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,434), weekday lunches out ($310), weekend casual meals ($90), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($127), a monthly transit pass ($114), and a few taxi rides ($73). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,358
≈ €3,002
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,358 ≈ €3,002/month — a proper apartment ($1,928), 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 $3,626 ≈ €3,241/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
$11.3
16.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.28
1.82 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.05
10 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.64
5.19 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.02
4.30 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$15.5
22.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$3.06
4.36 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.60
3.70 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,739
3,902 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,928
2,746 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$187.6
267.3 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$2,015
2,871 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,434
2,043 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$156.6
223.1 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$46.6
66.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$620
883.2 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$151.6
216 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$13.4
19.1 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$24
34.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$93.8
133.6 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$67.7
96.5 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$124.8
177.8 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$136.1
193.9 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$28,293
40,306 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.28
1.82 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$114.3
162.8 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$18.3
26.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$7.76
11.1 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$18.3
26.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$69.1
98.5 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.14
4.47 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.94
4.19 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$31
44.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$53.6
76.4 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$33.2
47.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$224.3
319.5 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$94.5
134.6 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$15.5
22.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$9.87
14.1 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$609.4
868.1 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.34
0.48 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$55.7
79.4 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$33.9
48.2 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102
Perth
~$2,149 (current)