🇦🇺Cost of Living in Brisbane

Australia · Population: 2,600,000 · Cost Index: 72/100

Cost of Living in Brisbane

Australia · Oceania

The capital of Queensland and Australia's third-largest city, Brisbane is a sun-drenched river city with a relaxed subtropical lifestyle. Rapidly growing ahead of the 2032 Olympics, it offers excellent outdoor living and a more affordable alternative to Sydney and Melbourne.

2,600,000

Population

Cost Index

Safety Index

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $2,850 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $1,900.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$1,600.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$1,200.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$2,800.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$2,000.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $12.71

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$16.00

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$75.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$10.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.70

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$2.50

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.20

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$4.30

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$9.50

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.40

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$2.50

Transportation

Avg: $22.83

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$105.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$2.80

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$3.20

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$1.80

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$1.35

Utilities

Avg: $80.00

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$160.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$30.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$50.00

Healthcare

Avg: $60.33

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$48.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$115.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$18.00

Entertainment

Avg: $19.45

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$52.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$15.00

Cappuccino(per cup)

$3.80

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$7.00

Clothing

Avg: $72.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$72.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$45.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$100.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: AUD
Language: English
Cost Index: 72/100
Safety Index: 64/100
Quality of Life: 74/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.