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Cost of Living in Australia
3 cities • Currency: A$ (AUD)
Australia offers high salaries and outdoor lifestyle.
Cities Covered
3
Cheapest City
Brisbane
Most Expensive
Sydney
All Cities in Australia
Sydney
Pop: 5.3M
Sydney offers iconic lifestyle with beaches and high salaries.
Cost
102
Rent
120
Avg Salary$3,380/mo
Melbourne
Pop: 5.1M
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital with excellent coffee scene.
Cost
92
Rent
95
Avg Salary$3,120/mo
Brisbane
Pop: 2.5M
Brisbane offers subtropical lifestyle with lower costs and growing economy.
Cost
82
Rent
78
Avg Salary$2,860/mo
About Cost of Living in Australia
Australia offers a range of living costs across its cities. The most affordable city is Brisbane with a cost index of 82. Sydney is the most expensive with an index of 102.
Average net salaries in Australia range from $2,860 to $3,380 per month when converted to USD.
Compare these costs with US cities using our cost of living calculator, or calculate your take-home pay with our salary calculator.