Cost of living in Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Australia
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Cost of living in Gold Coast vs. Australia overall average
Gold Coast is 2.3% more expensive than Australia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.4% more in Gold Coast
- Groceries
-
pay 3.3% more in Gold Coast
- Transportation
-
pay 13.3% less in Gold Coast
- Housing
-
pay 19.9% more in Gold Coast
- Childcare
-
pay 2.5% less in Gold Coast
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 7.6% more in Gold Coast
- Clothing
-
pay 0.3% less in Gold Coast
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in Gold Coast are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including transportation, childcare, and clothing are lower in Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.48
A$26.15
|
$11.20
-
$29.66
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.89
A$15.69
|
$9.23
-
$10.54
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.47
A$3.92
|
$1.98
-
$2.97
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.36
A$3.75
|
$1.98
-
$2.64
|
Gold Coast - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.64
A$4.18
|
$1.58
-
$3.71
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.72
A$5.91
|
$3.26
-
$4.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.41
A$8.58
|
$3.99
-
$7.73
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.71
A$7.47
|
$3.30
-
$9.49
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.10
A$6.50
|
$3.29
-
$5.38
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.55
A$2.47
|
$1.19
-
$1.79
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
A$2.08
|
$1.19
-
$2.36
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.49
A$2.37
|
$0.75
-
$2.96
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
A$3.23
|
$0.90
-
$2.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.11
A$1.76
|
$0.78
-
$1.35
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
A$1.59
|
$0.60
-
$1.20
|
Gold Coast - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.50
A$7.15
|
$4.24
-
$5.36
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$56.02
A$88.91
|
$52.72
-
$59.31
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$29,276.08
A$46,466.29
|
$29,276.08
-
$29,276.08
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.12
A$22.41
|
$14.12
-
$14.12
|
Gold Coast - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.06
A$98.50
|
$39.54
-
$72.49
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,534.60
A$2,435.68
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,845.28
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,397.14
A$2,217.51
|
$1,318.06
-
$1,647.57
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$127.25
A$201.97
|
$90.71
-
$214.18
|
Gold Coast - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,166.01
A$3,437.84
|
$1,713.48
-
$2,965.63
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,209.79
A$11,443.20
|
$3,835.55
-
$9,885.45
|
Gold Coast - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.25
A$11.51
|
$4.61
-
$9.23
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.47
A$5.50
|
$1.32
-
$4.78
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$30.64
A$48.64
|
$24.38
-
$36.25
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.92
A$87.17
|
$16.48
-
$79.08
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.49
A$24.58
|
$11.86
-
$23.73
|
Gold Coast - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.58
A$102.51
|
$32.95
-
$92.23
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.21
A$86.03
|
$26.36
-
$79.08
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.95
A$144.35
|
$72.49
-
$131.81
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.02
A$195.25
|
$65.90
-
$164.76
|
Gold Coast - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Australia
to see the average cost of cities throughout Australia, like
Hoppers Crossing,
Devonport,
Launceston,
Gold Coast,
Bundaberg,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Australia compared to Gold Coast.
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