Australia
Live cost-of-living data across 7 cities in Australia — average cost index 37/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 34 to 47. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.
Cost of living by city in Australia
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
Frequently asked questions
Is Australia cheap to live in?
Across 7 cities in Australia, the average cost-of-living index is 37 (New York = 100) — from 34 in Hobart to 47 in Sydney. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.
What is the cheapest city in Australia?
Hobart is the most affordable city we track in Australia, with a cost-of-living index of 34 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,050/month.
How much does it cost to live in Australia per month?
A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Australia for roughly $680–$952/month. Costs scale up toward Sydney. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Hobart with anywhere
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