Cost of living in Hervey Bay

In Hervey Bay, Australia, a single person typically needs around $1835 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $4326 monthly.

How expensive is Hervey Bay compared to other cities?

Hervey Bay is 67% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Hervey Bay compare to your city?

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

Rent in Hervey Bay is, on average, 57% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Hervey Bay?

Who is Hervey Bay a good fit for?

Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay so expensive?

The main driver of high costs in Hervey Bay is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Hervey Bay?

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

Is public transport affordable in Hervey Bay?

Public transport is slightly more affordable, being 2% lower than the European benchmark.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1835 $
Without Rent
712 $
Rent & Utilities
1123 $
Food
518 $
Transport
60 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3741 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
57.7K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 13.8 $
Dinner 82.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.58 $
Capuccino 3.82 $
Coke, 330ml 2.78 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.58 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.14 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.09 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.35 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.89 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.26 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.3 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.41 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.72 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.87 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.06 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.06 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.84 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.4 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.55 $
Cigarette pack 28 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.41 $
Monthly Pass 65.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.4 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 54.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.49 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.06 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.18 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 115 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 178 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 941 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,655 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 996 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,654 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,829 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,842 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,741 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.37%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 38.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.8 $
Haircut 16.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 109 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 75.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,732 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 9,503 $

Compare Hervey Bay with other top cities

Australia
Hervey Bay vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 31% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Sydney (Sydney is 53% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 36% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Perth (Perth is 28% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 22% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 25% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Canberra (Canberra is 30% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 6% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 17% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 2% more expensive)
New Zealand
Hervey Bay vs Auckland (Auckland is 20% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 8% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Manukau (Manukau is 6% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Wellington (Wellington is 22% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 9% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 2% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 20% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 2% more expensive) Hervey Bay vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 28% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Napier (Napier is 24% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Hervey Bay vs Majuro (Majuro is 17% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 17% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Hervey Bay vs Honiara (Honiara is 20% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Auki (Auki is 20% less expensive)
Palau
Hervey Bay vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 36% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 36% less expensive)
Tonga
Hervey Bay vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 48% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Mua (Mua is 48% less expensive)
Fiji
Hervey Bay vs Suva (Suva is 50% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 51% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Nadi (Nadi is 51% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 67% less expensive)
Samoa
Hervey Bay vs Manase (Manase is 64% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Apia (Apia is 64% less expensive)
Nauru
Hervey Bay vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Hervey Bay vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 68% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 68% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Hervey Bay vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 70% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs Lae (Lae is 71% less expensive)
Kiribati
Hervey Bay vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 72% less expensive) Hervey Bay vs London (London is 72% less expensive)