Australia
Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Australia — average cost index 35/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 35 to 35. 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 1 cities in Australia, the average cost-of-living index is 35 (New York = 100) — from 35 in Hobart to 35 in Hobart. 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 35 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $1,340/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 $700–$980/month. Costs scale up toward Hobart. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.
Compare Hobart with anywhere
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