Cost of living in Sunshine Coast

In Sunshine Coast, Australia, living costs about $1733 per month for one person and $4165 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Sunshine Coast compared to other cities?

Sunshine Coast is 57% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Sunshine Coast compare to your city?

Sunshine Coast is 46% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Sunshine Coast is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Sunshine Coast?

Who is Sunshine Coast a good fit for?

Sunshine Coast 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 Sunshine Coast so expensive?

The primary driver of high costs in Sunshine Coast is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Sunshine Coast?

Yes, food prices are 52% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Sunshine Coast?

Public transport is 26% higher than the European benchmark, making it less affordable for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1733 $
Without Rent
769 $
Rent & Utilities
965 $
Food
568 $
Transport
77 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3571 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
284.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.2 $
Dinner 69.1 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.44 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.93 $
Capuccino 3.52 $
Coke, 330ml 2.47 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.37 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.05 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.35 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.83 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.17 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.87 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.22 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.59 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.42 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.01 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.39 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.54 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 6.6 $
Cigarette pack 24.5 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.47 $
Monthly Pass 55.8 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.23 $
Taxi, 8 km 15 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 56.5 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.25 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.44 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.04 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 3.13 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 84 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 131 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 51.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 734 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,718 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,207 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,027 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 7,648 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 5,138 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,571 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.16%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 47.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.4 $
Haircut 17.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 69.9 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 68.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 311 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 7,565 $

Compare Sunshine Coast with other top cities

Australia
Sunshine Coast vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 38% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Sydney (Sydney is 62% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 44% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Perth (Perth is 35% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 30% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 33% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Canberra (Canberra is 38% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast has similar costs) Sunshine Coast vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 12% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 8% more expensive)
New Zealand
Sunshine Coast vs Auckland (Auckland is 27% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 14% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Manukau (Manukau is 12% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Wellington (Wellington is 29% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 4% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 3% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 16% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 8% more expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 24% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Napier (Napier is 19% less expensive)
Marshall Islands
Sunshine Coast vs Majuro (Majuro is 12% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 12% less expensive)
Solomon Islands
Sunshine Coast vs Honiara (Honiara is 16% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Auki (Auki is 16% less expensive)
Palau
Sunshine Coast vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 33% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 33% less expensive)
Tonga
Sunshine Coast vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 44% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Mua (Mua is 45% less expensive)
Fiji
Sunshine Coast vs Suva (Suva is 47% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 48% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Nadi (Nadi is 48% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 65% less expensive)
Samoa
Sunshine Coast vs Manase (Manase is 62% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Apia (Apia is 62% less expensive)
Nauru
Sunshine Coast vs Yaren (Yaren is 64% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Sunshine Coast vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 66% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 66% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Sunshine Coast vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 68% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs Lae (Lae is 69% less expensive)
Kiribati
Sunshine Coast vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 70% less expensive) Sunshine Coast vs London (London is 70% less expensive)