Cost of living in Townsville

Townsville, Australia is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1303 for one person and $3217 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Townsville compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Townsville is 18% more expensive overall.

How does Townsville compare to your city?

Townsville is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Townsville is, on average, 73% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Townsville?

Who is Townsville a good fit for?

Townsville 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 Townsville so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Townsville is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living costs.

Is food expensive in Townsville?

Food prices in Townsville are 14% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Townsville?

Public transport in Townsville is 17% lower than the European benchmark, making it a more economical option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1303 $
Without Rent
591 $
Rent & Utilities
712 $
Food
425 $
Transport
50 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3952 $
GDP per Capita
64,712 $
Freedom Index
8.52
Lifespan
83 years
Speak English
93%
Population
174.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 8.45 $
Dinner 39.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 8.06 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.14 $
Capuccino 3.56 $
Coke, 330ml 2.52 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.12 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 1.42 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.43 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.09 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.3 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.48 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.3 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.49 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.46 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.8 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.8 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.27 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.33 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.16 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.9 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.72 $
Cigarette pack 15.9 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.15 $
Monthly Pass 37.9 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.15 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 51.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.1 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.11 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 2.47 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 2.75 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 98 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 150 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 45.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 530 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 955 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 721 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 981 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,779 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,203 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,952 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.52%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 29.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 9.48 $
Haircut 15.1 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 112 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 56.3 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,228 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 15,764 $

Compare Townsville with other top cities

Australia
Townsville vs Melbourne (Melbourne is 84% more expensive) Townsville vs Sydney (Sydney is 115% more expensive) Townsville vs Brisbane (Brisbane is 91% more expensive) Townsville vs Perth (Perth is 80% more expensive) Townsville vs Adelaide (Adelaide is 72% more expensive) Townsville vs Gold Coast (Gold Coast is 77% more expensive) Townsville vs Canberra (Canberra is 84% more expensive) Townsville vs Sunshine Coast (Sunshine Coast is 33% more expensive) Townsville vs Wollongong (Wollongong is 18% more expensive) Townsville vs Ipswich (Ipswich is 44% more expensive)
New Zealand
Townsville vs Auckland (Auckland is 69% more expensive) Townsville vs Christchurch (Christchurch is 52% more expensive) Townsville vs Manukau (Manukau is 49% more expensive) Townsville vs Wellington (Wellington is 72% more expensive) Townsville vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 28% more expensive) Townsville vs Tauranga (Tauranga is 37% more expensive) Townsville vs Dunedin (Dunedin is 12% more expensive) Townsville vs Lower Hutt (Lower Hutt is 43% more expensive) Townsville vs Palmerston North (Palmerston North is 1% more expensive) Townsville vs Napier (Napier is 8% more expensive)
Marshall Islands
Townsville vs Majuro (Majuro is 17% more expensive) Townsville vs Djarrit (Djarrit is 17% more expensive)
Solomon Islands
Townsville vs Honiara (Honiara is 12% more expensive) Townsville vs Auki (Auki is 12% more expensive)
Palau
Townsville vs Melekeok (Melekeok is 10% less expensive) Townsville vs Ngerulmud (Ngerulmud is 10% less expensive)
Tonga
Townsville vs Nukualofa (Nukualofa is 26% less expensive) Townsville vs Mua (Mua is 26% less expensive)
Fiji
Townsville vs Suva (Suva is 29% less expensive) Townsville vs Nasinu (Nasinu is 31% less expensive) Townsville vs Nadi (Nadi is 31% less expensive) Townsville vs Lautoka (Lautoka is 54% less expensive)
Samoa
Townsville vs Manase (Manase is 49% less expensive) Townsville vs Apia (Apia is 49% less expensive)
Nauru
Townsville vs Yaren (Yaren is 52% less expensive)
Tuvalu
Townsville vs Funafuti (Funafuti is 54% less expensive) Townsville vs Vaiaku (Vaiaku is 54% less expensive)
Papua New Guinea
Townsville vs Port Moresby (Port Moresby is 57% less expensive) Townsville vs Lae (Lae is 58% less expensive)
Kiribati
Townsville vs South Tarawa (South Tarawa is 60% less expensive) Townsville vs London (London is 60% less expensive)