Cost of living in Hobart

In Hobart, Australia, a single person typically needs around $2265 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5081 monthly.

How expensive is Hobart compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Hobart is 106% more expensive overall.

How does Hobart compare to your city?

Hobart is 24% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Hobart is, on average, 5% higher than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Hobart?

Who is Hobart a good fit for?

Hobart tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Hobart so expensive?

The high cost of living in Hobart is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly exceed average prices in other regions.

Is food expensive in Hobart?

Yes, food prices in Hobart are 63% higher than the European benchmark, impacting overall living costs.

Is public transport affordable in Hobart?

Public transport in Hobart is 46% higher than the European benchmark, making it less accessible for budget-conscious residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2265 $
Without Rent
840 $
Rent & Utilities
1425 $
Food
606 $
Transport
88 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3690 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
197.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.5 $
Dinner 89.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.74 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 8.39 $
Capuccino 3.57 $
Coke, 330ml 2.58 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.68 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Eggs, 12 pack 5.11 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.09 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.12 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.64 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.94 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.44 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.43 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.38 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.6 $
Cigarette pack 23 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.48 $
Monthly Pass 72.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.24 $
Taxi, 8 km 21.2 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 59.6 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.49 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.44 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.28 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.08 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 178 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 274 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 52.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,108 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,651 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,534 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,222 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,108 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,55 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,69 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.79%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 45.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 17.1 $
Haircut 17.5 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 113 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 69.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,809 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 29,687 $

Compare Hobart with other top cities

Australia
Hobart vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 6% more expensive) Hobart vs Sydney (Sydney is 24% more expensive) Hobart vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 10% more expensive) Hobart vs Perth (Perth is 4% more expensive) Hobart vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 1% less expensive) Hobart vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 2% more expensive) Hobart vs Canberra (Canberra is 6% more expensive) Hobart vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 23% less expensive) Hobart vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 32% less expensive) Hobart vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 17% less expensive)
New Zealand
Hobart vs Auckland (Auckland is 3% less expensive) Hobart vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 13% less expensive) Hobart vs Manukau (Manukau is 14% less expensive) Hobart vs Wellington (Wellington is 1% less expensive) Hobart vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 26% less expensive) Hobart vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 21% less expensive) Hobart vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 35% less expensive) Hobart vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 18% less expensive) Hobart vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 42% less expensive) Hobart vs Napier (Napier is 38% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Hobart vs Majuro (Majuro is 33% less expensive) Hobart vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 33% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Hobart vs Honiara (Honiara is 36% less expensive) Hobart vs Auki (Auki is 35% less expensive)
Palau
Hobart vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 48% less expensive) Hobart vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 48% less expensive)
Tonga
Hobart vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 57% less expensive) Hobart vs Mua (Mua is 58% less expensive)
Fiji
Hobart vs Suva (Suva is 59% less expensive) Hobart vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 60% less expensive) Hobart vs Nadi (Nadi is 60% less expensive) Hobart vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 73% less expensive)
Samoa
Hobart vs Manase (Manase is 71% less expensive) Hobart vs Apia (Apia is 71% less expensive)
Nauru
Hobart vs Yaren (Yaren is 72% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Hobart vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 74% less expensive) Hobart vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 74% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Hobart vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 75% less expensive) Hobart vs Lae (Lae is 76% less expensive)
Kiribati
Hobart vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 77% less expensive) Hobart vs London (London is 77% less expensive)