Cost of living in Ipswich

In Ipswich, Australia, living costs about $1877 per month for one person and $4193 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Ipswich compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Ipswich is 70% more expensive overall.

How does Ipswich compare to your city?

Ipswich is 16% more expensive than Columbus, without rent.

Rent in Ipswich is, on average, 20% lower than in Columbus.

What drives the cost of living in Ipswich?

Who is Ipswich a good fit for?

Ipswich 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 Ipswich so expensive?

The high cost of living in Ipswich is primarily driven by elevated rent and utilities. This makes it a significant factor for residents' budgets.

Is food expensive in Ipswich?

Yes, food prices in Ipswich are 48% higher compared to the European benchmark. This can impact overall living expenses.

Is public transport affordable in Ipswich?

Public transport costs in Ipswich are 68% higher than the European benchmark. This can add to the overall expense of living in the city.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1877 $
Without Rent
791 $
Rent & Utilities
1086 $
Food
552 $
Transport
102 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3911 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
233.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 14.5 $
Dinner 76.7 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.2 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.57 $
Capuccino 3.69 $
Coke, 330ml 2.67 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.53 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.32 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.04 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.37 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.08 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.82 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.25 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.83 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.81 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.92 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.33 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.14 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.65 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.36 $
Cigarette pack 27 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.99 $
Monthly Pass 111 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.56 $
Taxi, 8 km 14.7 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 57.7 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.6 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.41 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.09 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.14 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 109 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 168 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 54.1 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 925 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,380 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 912 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,377 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,448 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,057 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,911 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 5.95%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.7 $
Haircut 18.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 103 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 73.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,545 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,514 $

Compare Ipswich with other top cities

Australia
Ipswich vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 28% more expensive) Ipswich vs Sydney (Sydney is 49% more expensive) Ipswich vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 33% more expensive) Ipswich vs Perth (Perth is 25% more expensive) Ipswich vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 20% more expensive) Ipswich vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 23% more expensive) Ipswich vs Canberra (Canberra is 27% more expensive) Ipswich vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 8% less expensive) Ipswich vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 18% less expensive) Ipswich vs Ipswich (Ipswich has similar costs)
New Zealand
Ipswich vs Auckland (Auckland is 17% more expensive) Ipswich vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 6% more expensive) Ipswich vs Manukau (Manukau is 3% more expensive) Ipswich vs Wellington (Wellington is 19% more expensive) Ipswich vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 11% less expensive) Ipswich vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 5% less expensive) Ipswich vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 22% less expensive) Ipswich vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 1% less expensive) Ipswich vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 30% less expensive) Ipswich vs Napier (Napier is 25% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Ipswich vs Majuro (Majuro is 19% less expensive) Ipswich vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 19% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Ipswich vs Honiara (Honiara is 22% less expensive) Ipswich vs Auki (Auki is 22% less expensive)
Palau
Ipswich vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 38% less expensive) Ipswich vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 38% less expensive)
Tonga
Ipswich vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 49% less expensive) Ipswich vs Mua (Mua is 49% less expensive)
Fiji
Ipswich vs Suva (Suva is 51% less expensive) Ipswich vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 52% less expensive) Ipswich vs Nadi (Nadi is 52% less expensive) Ipswich vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 68% less expensive)
Samoa
Ipswich vs Manase (Manase is 65% less expensive) Ipswich vs Apia (Apia is 65% less expensive)
Nauru
Ipswich vs Yaren (Yaren is 66% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Ipswich vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 68% less expensive) Ipswich vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 68% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Ipswich vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 70% less expensive) Ipswich vs Lae (Lae is 71% less expensive)
Kiribati
Ipswich vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 72% less expensive) Ipswich vs London (London is 72% less expensive)