Cost of living in Brisbane
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|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.83
A$22.95
|
$9.89
-
$23.07
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.30
|
$9.89
-
$11.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.71
A$4.19
|
$1.98
-
$3.30
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.35
A$3.63
|
$1.65
-
$3.30
|
Brisbane - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.32
A$3.60
|
$1.65
-
$4.28
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.31
A$6.68
|
$3.13
-
$6.92
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.12
A$9.47
|
$3.99
-
$9.98
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.30
A$6.66
|
$2.64
-
$5.54
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.83
A$5.93
|
$2.69
-
$4.78
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.40
A$2.17
|
$0.90
-
$1.79
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.25
A$1.94
|
$0.90
-
$1.79
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.16
A$1.79
|
$0.60
-
$2.99
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.76
A$2.72
|
$0.87
-
$3.14
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.04
A$1.61
|
$0.60
-
$1.40
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.92
A$1.43
|
$0.60
-
$1.20
|
Brisbane - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.96
A$7.67
|
$4.27
-
$5.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$112.69
A$174.42
|
$19.77
-
$164.76
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,334.99
A$43,855.42
|
$26,361.19
-
$29,276.08
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.55
A$24.07
|
$14.12
-
$19.77
|
Brisbane - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$53.86
A$83.36
|
$45.47
-
$65.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,627.54
A$2,519.02
|
$1,318.06
-
$2,267.06
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,349.97
A$2,089.41
|
$1,054.45
-
$1,647.57
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$137.72
A$213.16
|
$75.59
-
$191.11
|
Brisbane - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,662.55
A$2,573.21
|
$1,054.45
-
$2,522.11
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,828.46
A$13,664.24
|
$5,931.27
-
$12,455.66
|
Brisbane - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.91
A$12.24
|
$5.27
-
$9.89
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.69
A$5.70
|
$2.97
-
$4.68
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$26.36
A$40.80
|
$24.05
-
$34.80
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.94
A$81.93
|
$26.36
-
$79.08
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.18
A$20.40
|
$9.89
-
$15.16
|
Brisbane - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$73.99
A$114.51
|
$39.54
-
$98.85
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$43.31
A$67.03
|
$19.77
-
$78.42
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$102.88
A$159.24
|
$65.90
-
$131.81
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$101.67
A$157.36
|
$65.90
-
$144.99
|
Brisbane - Cost of clothing
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