Cost of living in Darwin
Darwin, Australia
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Cost of living in Darwin vs. Australia overall average
Darwin is 5.9% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 23.9% more in Darwin
- Groceries
-
pay 7.5% more in Darwin
- Transportation
-
pay 18.2% less in Darwin
- Housing
-
pay 29.0% more in Darwin
- Childcare
-
pay 19.9% less in Darwin
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 12.8% more in Darwin
- Clothing
-
pay 6.2% more in Darwin
The cost of housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, and clothing in Darwin are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare and transportation are lower in Darwin.
Darwin Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$22.41
A$35.72
|
$13.18
-
$32.95
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.86
A$18.91
|
$11.86
-
$11.86
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.64
A$4.20
|
$1.65
-
$6.59
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.97
A$4.73
|
$2.64
-
$6.59
|
Darwin - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
A$4.44
|
$1.58
-
$2.97
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.94
A$7.88
|
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-
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|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.49
A$7.16
|
$3.69
-
$7.98
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.11
A$6.55
|
$3.30
-
$4.75
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.74
A$5.96
|
$2.99
-
$4.19
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.68
A$2.68
|
$1.17
-
$2.09
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
A$2.10
|
$0.75
-
$3.59
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.67
A$2.66
|
$0.88
-
$2.54
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.06
A$3.28
|
$1.46
-
$2.54
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
A$2.26
|
$0.75
-
$2.39
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.02
A$1.62
|
$0.75
-
$1.17
|
Darwin - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.35
A$6.93
|
$4.24
-
$4.74
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.93
A$73.22
|
$26.36
-
$45.93
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$46,670.00
|
$29,276.08
-
$32,951.49
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.42
A$21.39
|
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|
Darwin - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.86
A$95.43
|
$56.02
-
$65.90
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,647.57
A$2,626.45
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,977.09
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,321.09
A$2,106.00
|
$536.32
-
$2,108.90
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$180.80
A$288.21
|
$139.22
-
$201.59
|
Darwin - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,581.67
A$2,521.40
|
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-
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|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,908.36
A$12,606.98
|
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-
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|
Darwin - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.59
A$10.51
|
$5.60
-
$7.91
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.62
A$5.78
|
$2.97
-
$3.95
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$25.37
A$40.45
|
$21.09
-
$29.66
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$80.18
A$127.82
|
$32.95
-
$296.56
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.82
A$25.21
|
$14.50
-
$16.48
|
Darwin - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$79.91
A$127.38
|
$29.66
-
$92.26
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.13
A$73.54
|
$26.36
-
$65.90
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$103.80
A$165.46
|
$52.71
-
$164.76
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$131.81
A$210.12
|
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-
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|
Darwin - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Australia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Australia, like
Kalgoorlie,
Port Macquarie,
Toowoomba,
Melbourne,
Mackay,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Australia compared to Darwin.
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