Cost of living in Canberra is 9% lower than in Brisbane (without rent).
Rent in Canberra is very similar to Brisbane.
Cost of living including rent in Canberra is 4% lower than in Brisbane.
Food in Canberra is 10% more expensive than in Brisbane.
Transport in Canberra is 53% cheaper than in Brisbane.
| Canberra | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Canberra | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.9 $ | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.85 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.11 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.72 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.92 $ | 2.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.44 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.89 $ | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 8.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.41 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.62 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.11 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.6 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.14 $ | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.1 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.09 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.7 $ | 27.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.32 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 107 $ | 145 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.7 $ | 16.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 51.6 $ | 61.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.79 $ | 8.08 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.68 $ | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.46 $ | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ | 3.33 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
217 $ | 178 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.6 $ | 54.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,222 $ | 1,283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,831 $ | 1,860 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,584 $ | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,518 $ | 2,771 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,663 $ | 7,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,992 $ | 5,572 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,763 $ | 4,184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.35 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.9 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 19.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 125 $ | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 87 $ | 74.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,893 $ | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 15,472 $ | 9,531 $ |