In Brisbane, Australia, a family of four typically needs around $5397 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2491 monthly.
Brisbane is 126% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.
Brisbane is 31% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Brisbane is, on average, 43% lower than in New York City.
Brisbane 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.
The high cost of living in Brisbane is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact monthly expenses.
Food prices in Brisbane are 51% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.
Public transport in Brisbane is 362% higher than the European benchmark, making it one of the more costly aspects of living in the city.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14 $ |
| Dinner | 83.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.87 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.37 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.61 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.8 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 145 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 61.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.28 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.33 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 116 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 178 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 54.5 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,283 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,860 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,542 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,771 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,907 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,572 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,184 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.33% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,752 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,531 $ |