Cost of living in Dubbo

In Dubbo, Australia, a family of four typically needs around $4283 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1815 monthly.

How expensive is Dubbo compared to other cities?

Dubbo is 65% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Dubbo compare to your city?

Dubbo is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Dubbo is, on average, 60% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Dubbo?

Who is Dubbo a good fit for?

Dubbo 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 Dubbo so expensive?

The high cost of living in Dubbo is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Dubbo?

Yes, food costs are 49% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in Dubbo?

Public transport is 36% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1815 $
Without Rent
774 $
Rent & Utilities
1040 $
Food
554 $
Transport
82 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1862 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
43.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.5 $
Dinner 65.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.34 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.44 $
Capuccino 3.55 $
Coke, 330ml 3.44 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.79 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.46 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.92 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.25 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.6 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.3 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.25 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.22 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.54 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.93 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.36 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.04 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.36 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.92 $
Cigarette pack 25.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.13 $
Monthly Pass 114 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.23 $
Taxi, 8 km 20 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 32.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.09 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.83 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.57 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.97 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 191 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 299 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 79 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 768 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,229 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 780 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,397 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,728 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,265 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,862 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.38%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 58.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 10 $
Haircut 13.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 147 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 107 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,717 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 16,189 $

Compare Dubbo with other top cities

Australia
Dubbo vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 32% more expensive) Dubbo vs Sydney (Sydney is 54% more expensive) Dubbo vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 37% more expensive) Dubbo vs Perth (Perth is 29% more expensive) Dubbo vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 24% more expensive) Dubbo vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 27% more expensive) Dubbo vs Canberra (Canberra is 32% more expensive) Dubbo vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 5% less expensive) Dubbo vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 16% less expensive) Dubbo vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 3% more expensive)
New Zealand
Dubbo vs Auckland (Auckland is 21% more expensive) Dubbo vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 9% more expensive) Dubbo vs Manukau (Manukau is 7% more expensive) Dubbo vs Wellington (Wellington is 23% more expensive) Dubbo vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 8% less expensive) Dubbo vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 1% less expensive) Dubbo vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 19% less expensive) Dubbo vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 3% more expensive) Dubbo vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 27% less expensive) Dubbo vs Napier (Napier is 23% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Dubbo vs Majuro (Majuro is 16% less expensive) Dubbo vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 16% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Dubbo vs Honiara (Honiara is 20% less expensive) Dubbo vs Auki (Auki is 19% less expensive)
Palau
Dubbo vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 36% less expensive) Dubbo vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 36% less expensive)
Tonga
Dubbo vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 47% less expensive) Dubbo vs Mua (Mua is 47% less expensive)
Fiji
Dubbo vs Suva (Suva is 49% less expensive) Dubbo vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 51% less expensive) Dubbo vs Nadi (Nadi is 50% less expensive) Dubbo vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 67% less expensive)
Samoa
Dubbo vs Manase (Manase is 64% less expensive) Dubbo vs Apia (Apia is 64% less expensive)
Nauru
Dubbo vs Yaren (Yaren is 65% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Dubbo vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Dubbo vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Dubbo vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 69% less expensive) Dubbo vs Lae (Lae is 70% less expensive)
Kiribati
Dubbo vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 71% less expensive) Dubbo vs London (London is 71% less expensive)