Cost of living in Rockhampton

In Rockhampton, Australia, living costs about $1514 per month for one person and $4093 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Rockhampton compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Rockhampton are 37% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Rockhampton compare to your city?

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

Rent in Rockhampton is, on average, 72% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Rockhampton?

Who is Rockhampton a good fit for?

Rockhampton is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by food and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Rockhampton so expensive?

The high cost of living in Rockhampton is largely influenced by elevated rent and utilities. This factor significantly impacts overall affordability for residents.

Is food expensive in Rockhampton?

Yes, food prices in Rockhampton are 54% higher than the European benchmark, making it a costly aspect of living in the city.

Is public transport affordable in Rockhampton?

Public transport in Rockhampton is 6% lower than the European benchmark, providing a relatively affordable option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1514 $
Without Rent
782 $
Rent & Utilities
732 $
Food
574 $
Transport
57 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4089 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
63.2K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.4 $
Dinner 83.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.71 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.67 $
Capuccino 4.09 $
Coke, 330ml 2.97 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.64 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.55 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.39 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.93 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.72 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.55 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.89 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.55 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.2 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.1 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.9 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.19 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 10.8 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.39 $
Cigarette pack 27.6 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.67 $
Monthly Pass 57.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.34 $
Taxi, 8 km 17.6 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 47.3 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.84 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.52 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.27 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.85 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 113 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 174 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 64.8 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 530 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,287 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 648 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,171 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 4,806 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,878 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,089 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.59%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 50.7 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.9 $
Haircut 14.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 139 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 112 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,721 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 6,403 $

Compare Rockhampton with other top cities

Australia
Rockhampton vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 58% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Sydney (Sydney is 85% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 65% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Perth (Perth is 55% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 48% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 52% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Canberra (Canberra is 58% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 14% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 1% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 24% more expensive)
New Zealand
Rockhampton vs Auckland (Auckland is 46% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 31% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Manukau (Manukau is 28% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Wellington (Wellington is 48% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 10% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 18% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 3% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 23% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 13% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Napier (Napier is 7% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Rockhampton vs Majuro (Majuro is 1% more expensive) Rockhampton vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 0% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Rockhampton vs Honiara (Honiara is 4% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Auki (Auki is 3% less expensive)
Palau
Rockhampton vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 23% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 23% less expensive)
Tonga
Rockhampton vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 36% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Mua (Mua is 37% less expensive)
Fiji
Rockhampton vs Suva (Suva is 39% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 41% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Nadi (Nadi is 40% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 60% less expensive)
Samoa
Rockhampton vs Manase (Manase is 56% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Apia (Apia is 56% less expensive)
Nauru
Rockhampton vs Yaren (Yaren is 58% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Rockhampton vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 61% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 61% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Rockhampton vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 63% less expensive) Rockhampton vs Lae (Lae is 64% less expensive)
Kiribati
Rockhampton vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 66% less expensive) Rockhampton vs London (London is 66% less expensive)