Cost of living in Launceston

In Launceston, Australia, living costs about $1798 per month for one person and $4199 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Launceston compared to other cities?

Launceston is 63% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Launceston compare to your city?

Launceston is 45% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Launceston is, on average, 61% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Launceston?

Who is Launceston a good fit for?

Launceston 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 Launceston so expensive?

The high cost of living in Launceston is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly elevate monthly expenses.

Is food expensive in Launceston?

Yes, food costs are 53% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Launceston?

Public transport is 6% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more costly compared to other regions.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1798 $
Without Rent
781 $
Rent & Utilities
1017 $
Food
572 $
Transport
64 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3609 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
80.9K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.4 $
Dinner 72.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.34 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.28 $
Capuccino 3.3 $
Coke, 330ml 1.4 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.81 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.97 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.8 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.14 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 12 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.2 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 17.1 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.62 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.98 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.14 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.42 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.41 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.38 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.3 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.62 $
Cigarette pack 26.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.48 $
Monthly Pass 55.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.25 $
Taxi, 8 km 21 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 57.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.56 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.75 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.46 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.4 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 179 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 275 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 53.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 724 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 983 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,027 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,281 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 6,762 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,244 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,609 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.49%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.3 $
Cinema, 1 seat 17.1 $
Haircut 17.9 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 114 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 69 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,793 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 30,058 $

Compare Launceston with other top cities

Australia
Launceston vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 33% more expensive) Launceston vs Sydney (Sydney is 56% more expensive) Launceston vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 39% more expensive) Launceston vs Perth (Perth is 30% more expensive) Launceston vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 25% more expensive) Launceston vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 28% more expensive) Launceston vs Canberra (Canberra is 33% more expensive) Launceston vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 4% less expensive) Launceston vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 15% less expensive) Launceston vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 4% more expensive)
New Zealand
Launceston vs Auckland (Auckland is 23% more expensive) Launceston vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 10% more expensive) Launceston vs Manukau (Manukau is 8% more expensive) Launceston vs Wellington (Wellington is 24% more expensive) Launceston vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 7% less expensive) Launceston vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 0% less expensive) Launceston vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 19% less expensive) Launceston vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 4% more expensive) Launceston vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 27% less expensive) Launceston vs Napier (Napier is 22% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Launceston vs Majuro (Majuro is 15% less expensive) Launceston vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 16% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Launceston vs Honiara (Honiara is 19% less expensive) Launceston vs Auki (Auki is 19% less expensive)
Palau
Launceston vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 35% less expensive) Launceston vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 35% less expensive)
Tonga
Launceston vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 46% less expensive) Launceston vs Mua (Mua is 47% less expensive)
Fiji
Launceston vs Suva (Suva is 49% less expensive) Launceston vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 50% less expensive) Launceston vs Nadi (Nadi is 50% less expensive) Launceston vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 66% less expensive)
Samoa
Launceston vs Manase (Manase is 63% less expensive) Launceston vs Apia (Apia is 63% less expensive)
Nauru
Launceston vs Yaren (Yaren is 65% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Launceston vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 67% less expensive) Launceston vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 67% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Launceston vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 69% less expensive) Launceston vs Lae (Lae is 70% less expensive)
Kiribati
Launceston vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 71% less expensive) Launceston vs London (London is 71% less expensive)