Australia vs Australia · 1,437 km apart
Australia
single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
single / month
| Expense | Geelong | Brisbane | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $11.12 | Geelong |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $44.46 | Geelong |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $3.33 | Geelong |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $252 | Geelong |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $40.76 | Geelong |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $107 | Geelong |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $31.12 | Geelong |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $31.12 | Geelong |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $8.15 | Geelong |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $633 | $745 | Geelong |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $440 | $518 | Geelong |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,320 | $1,555 | Geelong |
| Total single-person budget | $1,090 | $1,259 | Geelong |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $3,876 |
Geelong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Geelong runs about $1,090 versus $1,259 in Brisbane — a difference of roughly 16%.
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 Geelong · Full cost of living in Brisbane