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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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