Cost of living in Bathurst

In Bathurst, Australia, a family of four typically needs around $4690 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1674 monthly.

How expensive is Bathurst compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Bathurst is 52% more expensive overall.

How does Bathurst compare to your city?

Bathurst is 50% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Bathurst is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Bathurst?

Who is Bathurst a good fit for?

Bathurst tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Bathurst so expensive?

The primary driver of Bathurst's high cost of living is the increased expense of rent and utilities. This significantly impacts overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Bathurst?

Yes, food costs are 34% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Bathurst?

Public transport is 27% higher than the European benchmark, making it less accessible for budget-conscious residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1674 $
Without Rent
716 $
Rent & Utilities
958 $
Food
498 $
Transport
77 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4194 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
36.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.8 $
Dinner 66.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.96 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.19 $
Capuccino 3.8 $
Coke, 330ml 2.42 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.66 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.33 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.06 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.15 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.84 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.99 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.78 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.8 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.23 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.03 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.91 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.02 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.36 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.3 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.9 $
Cigarette pack 26.8 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.82 $
Monthly Pass 101 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.33 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 50.1 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.59 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.59 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.53 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.7 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 112 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 172 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 60.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 746 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,647 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 944 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,092 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,923 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,748 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,194 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.43%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.4 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14 $
Haircut 16.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 119 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 85.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,792 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,018 $

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Australia
Bathurst vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 43% more expensive) Bathurst vs Sydney (Sydney is 67% more expensive) Bathurst vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 49% more expensive) Bathurst vs Perth (Perth is 40% more expensive) Bathurst vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 34% more expensive) Bathurst vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 37% more expensive) Bathurst vs Canberra (Canberra is 43% more expensive) Bathurst vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 4% more expensive) Bathurst vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 8% less expensive) Bathurst vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 12% more expensive)
New Zealand
Bathurst vs Auckland (Auckland is 32% more expensive) Bathurst vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 18% more expensive) Bathurst vs Manukau (Manukau is 16% more expensive) Bathurst vs Wellington (Wellington is 34% more expensive) Bathurst vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 0% less expensive) Bathurst vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 7% more expensive) Bathurst vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 13% less expensive) Bathurst vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 11% more expensive) Bathurst vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 21% less expensive) Bathurst vs Napier (Napier is 16% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Bathurst vs Majuro (Majuro is 9% less expensive) Bathurst vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 9% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Bathurst vs Honiara (Honiara is 13% less expensive) Bathurst vs Auki (Auki is 13% less expensive)
Palau
Bathurst vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 30% less expensive) Bathurst vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 30% less expensive)
Tonga
Bathurst vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 42% less expensive) Bathurst vs Mua (Mua is 43% less expensive)
Fiji
Bathurst vs Suva (Suva is 45% less expensive) Bathurst vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 46% less expensive) Bathurst vs Nadi (Nadi is 46% less expensive) Bathurst vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 64% less expensive)
Samoa
Bathurst vs Manase (Manase is 61% less expensive) Bathurst vs Apia (Apia is 61% less expensive)
Nauru
Bathurst vs Yaren (Yaren is 62% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Bathurst vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 64% less expensive) Bathurst vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 64% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Bathurst vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 67% less expensive) Bathurst vs Lae (Lae is 68% less expensive)
Kiribati
Bathurst vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 69% less expensive) Bathurst vs London (London is 69% less expensive)