🇦🇺 Australia · #84 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Hobart

Close to the Australia average

Ranked #84 of 546 cities · More expensive than 84.6% of cities worldwide

Compared to Australia average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Hobart

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom AUD 2,600/mo ≈ $1,804 AUD 1,970/mo ≈ $1,367 24%
3-Bedroom AUD 3,080/mo ≈ $2,137 AUD 2,330/mo ≈ $1,617 24%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-1.6% Average
Rent
-8.3% Affordable
Groceries
-5.3% Average
Restaurants
+1.8% Average
Purchasing Power
+7.4% Average

Living in Hobart: What to Expect

Hobart is average by global standards (ranked #84 of 546 cities). It is 1.6% cheaper than the Australia average, based on 8 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Australia earning AUD 82,488 gross take home AUD 5,464/month after tax (20.5% effective rate). See full Australia tax calculator →

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