Cost of living in Canberra, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Canberra

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$6,195
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$3,306
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List of prices in Canberra, Australia. Current as of Jan 2021.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$17
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$1.50
12 eggs, large AU$5.89
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$3.99
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$4.34
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.21
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$4.80
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$19
2 liters of coca-cola AU$2.91
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$2.45
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$2,564
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$1,983
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$238
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$2,119
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$1,643
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$132
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$51
40” flat screen tv AU$536
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$289
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$9
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$32
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$89
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$82
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$157
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$135
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$25,666
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$1.44
Monthly ticket public transport AU$140
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$24
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$18
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$85
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$5.45
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$6
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$3.39
Tube of toothpaste AU$3.40
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$28
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$53
2 tickets to the movies AU$34
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$167
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$115
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$4.55
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$611
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.59
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$60
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$32
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 70 prices entered by 9 different people.
Latest price update: January 22, 2021

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