Cost of living in Gladstone

In Gladstone, Australia, living costs about $1615 per month for one person and $4115 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Gladstone compared to other cities?

Gladstone is 47% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Gladstone compare to your city?

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

Rent in Gladstone is, on average, 67% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Gladstone?

Who is Gladstone a good fit for?

Gladstone 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 Gladstone so expensive?

The high costs in Gladstone are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Gladstone?

Food prices in Gladstone are 44% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Gladstone?

Public transport in Gladstone is 1% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable compared to other expenses.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1615 $
Without Rent
743 $
Rent & Utilities
872 $
Food
535 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
5496 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
34.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.9 $
Dinner 63 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.66 $
Capuccino 3.49 $
Coke, 330ml 3.44 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.1 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.73 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.25 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.46 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.8 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.15 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.42 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.9 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.08 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.55 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.49 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.37 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.46 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.45 $
Cigarette pack 27.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 58.2 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.35 $
Taxi, 8 km 19.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 53.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.9 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.25 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.2 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.54 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 107 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 166 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 689 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,511 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 803 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,450 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,283 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,017 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 5,496 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 4.95%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 60.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.6 $
Haircut 16.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 126 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 93.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,423 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 4,846 $

Compare Gladstone with other top cities

Australia
Gladstone vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 48% more expensive) Gladstone vs Sydney (Sydney is 73% more expensive) Gladstone vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 54% more expensive) Gladstone vs Perth (Perth is 45% more expensive) Gladstone vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 39% more expensive) Gladstone vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 42% more expensive) Gladstone vs Canberra (Canberra is 48% more expensive) Gladstone vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 7% more expensive) Gladstone vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 5% less expensive) Gladstone vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 16% more expensive)
New Zealand
Gladstone vs Auckland (Auckland is 37% more expensive) Gladstone vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 23% more expensive) Gladstone vs Manukau (Manukau is 20% more expensive) Gladstone vs Wellington (Wellington is 38% more expensive) Gladstone vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 3% more expensive) Gladstone vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 11% more expensive) Gladstone vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 9% less expensive) Gladstone vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 16% more expensive) Gladstone vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 18% less expensive) Gladstone vs Napier (Napier is 13% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Gladstone vs Majuro (Majuro is 6% less expensive) Gladstone vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 6% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Gladstone vs Honiara (Honiara is 10% less expensive) Gladstone vs Auki (Auki is 9% less expensive)
Palau
Gladstone vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 28% less expensive) Gladstone vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 28% less expensive)
Tonga
Gladstone vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 40% less expensive) Gladstone vs Mua (Mua is 40% less expensive)
Fiji
Gladstone vs Suva (Suva is 43% less expensive) Gladstone vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 44% less expensive) Gladstone vs Nadi (Nadi is 44% less expensive) Gladstone vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 63% less expensive)
Samoa
Gladstone vs Manase (Manase is 59% less expensive) Gladstone vs Apia (Apia is 59% less expensive)
Nauru
Gladstone vs Yaren (Yaren is 61% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Gladstone vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 63% less expensive) Gladstone vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 63% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Gladstone vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 66% less expensive) Gladstone vs Lae (Lae is 67% less expensive)
Kiribati
Gladstone vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 68% less expensive) Gladstone vs London (London is 68% less expensive)