Summary of The Cost of Living in Australia
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Australia is $3,160.00 including rent, or $1,560.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Australia is $4,141.00 including rent, or $2,541.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Australia is $5,681.50 including rent, or $3,601.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Australia ranges from $37,920.00 for a single person to $49,692.00 for a couple, and $68,178.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $18,720.00 for a single person to $30,492.00 for a couple, and $43,218.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Australia, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,924.00 for a single person to $2,414.20 for a couple, and $3,296.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $774.00 for a single person to $1,264.20 for a couple, and $1,801.70 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Australia, estimated monthly expenses range from $5,758.00 for a single person to $7,682.90 for a couple, and $10,508.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $3,158.00 for a single person to $5,082.90 for a couple, and $7,128.40 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Australia is $5,257.00, which is 237.0% more than the average monthly cost of living and 579.2% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |