Cost of living in Blacktown

Blacktown, Australia is Very expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1732 for one person and $4305 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Blacktown compared to other cities?

Blacktown is 57% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Blacktown compare to your city?

Blacktown is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Blacktown is, on average, 62% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Blacktown?

Who is Blacktown a good fit for?

Blacktown is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Blacktown so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Blacktown is rent and utilities, which significantly elevate overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Blacktown?

Yes, food costs are 39% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Blacktown?

Public transport is 37% higher than the European benchmark, making it a relatively costly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1732 $
Without Rent
747 $
Rent & Utilities
985 $
Food
518 $
Transport
83 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3847 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
51.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.3 $
Dinner 104 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 7.29 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.7 $
Capuccino 3.12 $
Coke, 330ml 1.9 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.04 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.01 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 0.97 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.75 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.4 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.48 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.46 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.13 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.59 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.18 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.63 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.38 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.22 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.39 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.46 $
Cigarette pack 27.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.42 $
Monthly Pass 124 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.32 $
Taxi, 8 km 18.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 61.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.8 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.05 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.68 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.82 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 157 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 240 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 48.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 742 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,312 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 934 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,669 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 5,257 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 3,987 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,847 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.34%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.7 $
Haircut 19.3 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 104 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 91.4 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,913 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,466 $

Compare Blacktown with other top cities

Australia
Blacktown vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 38% more expensive) Blacktown vs Sydney (Sydney is 62% more expensive) Blacktown vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 44% more expensive) Blacktown vs Perth (Perth is 35% more expensive) Blacktown vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 30% more expensive) Blacktown vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 33% more expensive) Blacktown vs Canberra (Canberra is 38% more expensive) Blacktown vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 0% more expensive) Blacktown vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 12% less expensive) Blacktown vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 8% more expensive)
New Zealand
Blacktown vs Auckland (Auckland is 27% more expensive) Blacktown vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 14% more expensive) Blacktown vs Manukau (Manukau is 12% more expensive) Blacktown vs Wellington (Wellington is 29% more expensive) Blacktown vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 4% less expensive) Blacktown vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 3% more expensive) Blacktown vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 16% less expensive) Blacktown vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 8% more expensive) Blacktown vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 24% less expensive) Blacktown vs Napier (Napier is 19% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Blacktown vs Majuro (Majuro is 12% less expensive) Blacktown vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 12% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Blacktown vs Honiara (Honiara is 16% less expensive) Blacktown vs Auki (Auki is 15% less expensive)
Palau
Blacktown vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 33% less expensive) Blacktown vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 33% less expensive)
Tonga
Blacktown vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 44% less expensive) Blacktown vs Mua (Mua is 45% less expensive)
Fiji
Blacktown vs Suva (Suva is 47% less expensive) Blacktown vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 48% less expensive) Blacktown vs Nadi (Nadi is 48% less expensive) Blacktown vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 65% less expensive)
Samoa
Blacktown vs Manase (Manase is 62% less expensive) Blacktown vs Apia (Apia is 62% less expensive)
Nauru
Blacktown vs Yaren (Yaren is 64% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Blacktown vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 66% less expensive) Blacktown vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 66% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Blacktown vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 68% less expensive) Blacktown vs Lae (Lae is 69% less expensive)
Kiribati
Blacktown vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 70% less expensive) Blacktown vs London (London is 70% less expensive)