Cost of living in Brisbane

 Brisbane, Australia
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Cost of living in Brisbane vs. Australia overall average

Brisbane is 1.3% more expensive than Australia overall.

Restaurants
pay 1.0% more in Brisbane
Groceries
pay 3.3% less in Brisbane
Transportation
pay 7.2% more in Brisbane
Housing
pay 18.8% more in Brisbane
Childcare
pay 13.9% less in Brisbane
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.5% more in Brisbane
Clothing
pay 4.3% less in Brisbane

The cost of housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Brisbane are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and groceries are lower in Brisbane.

Brisbane Cost of Living Breakdown
 
Cost
Range
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $14.83
A$23.14
$9.89 - $23.07
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.89
A$15.42
$9.89 - $11.86
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $2.71
A$4.23
$1.98 - $3.30

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Cost
Range
Bread
1 loaf
$2.32
A$3.63
$1.65 - $4.28
Local cheese (8 oz) $4.31
A$6.73
$3.13 - $6.92
Milk (1 gallon) $6.12
A$9.55
$3.99 - $9.98

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Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.96
A$7.73
$4.27 - $5.74
Monthly public transit pass $112.69
A$175.84
$19.77 - $164.76
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $28,334.99
A$44,211.08
$26,361.19 - $29,276.08

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Cost
Range
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$53.86
A$84.03
$45.47 - $65.90
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $1,627.54
A$2,539.45
$1,318.06 - $2,267.06
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $1,349.97
A$2,106.35
$1,054.45 - $1,647.57

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Cost
Range
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $1,662.55
A$2,594.08
$1,054.45 - $2,522.11
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $8,828.46
A$13,775.05
$5,931.27 - $12,455.66

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Cost
Range
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $7.91
A$12.34
$5.27 - $9.89
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.69
A$5.75
$2.97 - $4.68
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$26.36
A$41.13
$24.05 - $34.80

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Cost
Range
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$73.99
A$115.44
$39.54 - $98.85
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$43.31
A$67.57
$19.77 - $78.42
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$102.88
A$160.53
$65.90 - $131.81

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Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Australia to see the average cost of cities throughout Australia, like Gladstone, Kalgoorlie, Mackay, Frankston, Rockhampton, and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Australia compared to Brisbane.

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