Cost of Living

Hobart, Australia

Live cost-of-living data for Hobart — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
35/ 10065% cheaper than New York
+28% rent since Jul 2026
$2,900/mo
Median Income
66/100
Safety
30%
Income Tax
oceanic
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
58/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,340/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,010/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,590/month
Food & Groceries
48/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.9/kg
Transportation
45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$72/month
One-Way Ticket$2.15/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.3/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$35/month
Healthcare
65/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$65/visit
Dentist Visit$90/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
60/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$600/month
International Primary School (yearly)$15,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$500/course
Entertainment
52/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$14/ticket
Theater Ticket$45/ticket
Museum Entry$18/ticket
Clothing
58/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$45/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$105/pair
Personal Care
48/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$50/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
52/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$18/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$70/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9.4/meal
Childcare
62/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$950/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
52/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$55/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

70 Mbps
Internet Speed
$220
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
68/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Battery Point, Hobart CBD, Salamanca

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobart cheap to live in?

Hobart has a cost of living index of 35/100, where New York = 100. It is 65% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,240–$1,736 per month.

How much does rent cost in Hobart?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Hobart costs approximately $1,340/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,010/month.

Is Hobart good for digital nomads?

Hobart has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 70 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $220/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Hobart?

The median net monthly salary in Hobart is approximately $2,900 USD. The income tax rate is around 30%.

How does Hobart compare to New York for cost of living?

Hobart (cost index 35) is 65% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,625/month by moving from New York to Hobart.

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