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Cost of living by city (2025–2026)

Cost of living by city (2025–2026)

Prices change depending on the exact area and season, but these ranges help you build a realistic budget before committing to a lease.

Ballpark figures — vary by area and season
Sydney

Private room in a share house: $280–$420/week. Own apartment: $550–$800/week. Groceries: $150–$200/month. Transport: $100–$140/month.

Melbourne

Private room: $220–$360/week. Own apartment: $450–$700/week. Groceries: $130–$190/month. Transport: $90–$130/month.

Brisbane

Private room: $180–$300/week. Own apartment: $380–$600/week. Groceries: $120–$180/month. Transport: $80–$120/month.

Perth

Private room: $200–$320/week. Own apartment: $400–$620/week. Groceries: $120–$170/month. Transport: $80–$110/month.

Adelaide

Private room: $170–$280/week. Own apartment: $350–$550/week. Groceries: $110–$160/month. Transport: $70–$100/month.

Where can I shop cheaper?

ALDI is the cheapest supermarket. Woolworths and Coles have apps with weekly discounts. For Latin products, look for "Latino Supermercado", "El Gringo's" or Asian grocers in your city.

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General information, not personalised migration advice. Always verify on the official Australian government websites. · Updated: Agosto 2026