Australia vs Australia · 945 km apart
Australia
single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
single / month
| Expense | Canberra | Brisbane | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.34 | $11.12 | Canberra |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $41.34 | $44.46 | Canberra |
| Cappuccino | $3.10 | $3.33 | Canberra |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $234 | $252 | Canberra |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.90 | $40.76 | Canberra |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $99.91 | $107 | Canberra |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.94 | $31.12 | Canberra |
| Fitness club membership | $28.94 | $31.12 | Canberra |
| Cinema ticket | $7.58 | $8.15 | Canberra |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $680 | $745 | Canberra |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $473 | $518 | Canberra |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,420 | $1,555 | Canberra |
| Total single-person budget | $1,162 | $1,259 | Canberra |
| Average net salary | $3,604 | $3,876 |
Canberra is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Canberra runs about $1,162 versus $1,259 in Brisbane — a difference of roughly 8%.
Salary-adjusted, Brisbane leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Canberra · Full cost of living in Brisbane