How expensive is Canberra compared to the rest of Australia?

Canberra ranks #36 out of 558 cities globally. It is 4.6% more expensive than the Australia average, based on 8 cities. The rent index is 39.8 and local purchasing power is 131.6.

What is the average rent in Canberra?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Canberra city centre costs approximately AUD 2,531 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to AUD 2,111 (saving 17%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around AUD 4,327.

Is Canberra affordable to live in?

Canberra is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,928 gross take home approximately AUD 5,376 per month after tax.

🇦🇺 Australia · #36 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Canberra

4.6% au-dessus de la moyenne de Australia

Classée #36 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 93.5% des villes dans le monde

+4.6%

Coût de la Vie

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-2.3%

Loyer

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+6.3%

Épicerie

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0.0%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de Australia

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Canberra

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	AUD 2,531/mo ≈ $1,819	AUD 2,111/mo ≈ $1,517	17%
3 Chambres	AUD 4,327/mo ≈ $3,111	AUD 2,754/mo ≈ $1,979	17%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Canberra

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	AUD 5.16	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	AUD 6.52	2 sources
Bread (500g)	AUD 3.26	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	AUD 18.02	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	AUD 13.84	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	AUD 44.50	2 sources
Eggs (12)	AUD 7.06	2 sources
Milk (1L)	AUD 1.89	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	AUD 3.72	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	AUD 5.87	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	AUD 1.82	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	AUD 23.20	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

AUD 5.16

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

AUD 6.52

Bread (500g)

AUD 3.26

Local cheese (1kg)

AUD 18.02

Chicken (1kg)

AUD 13.84

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

AUD 44.50

Eggs (12)

AUD 7.06

Milk (1L)

AUD 1.89

Potatoes (1kg)

AUD 3.72

Tomatoes (1kg)

AUD 5.87

Water (1.5L)

AUD 1.82

Wine (mid-range)

AUD 23.20

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	AUD 10.75	2 sources
Cappuccino	AUD 5.07	2 sources
McMeal	AUD 14.50	2 sources
Cheap meal	AUD 24.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	AUD 105.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

AUD 10.75

Cappuccino

AUD 5.07

McMeal

AUD 14.50

Cheap meal

AUD 24.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

AUD 105.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	AUD 163.44	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	AUD 111.67	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	AUD 166.16	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	AUD 79.90	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

AUD 163.44

Jeans (Levi's 501)

AUD 111.67

Sport shoes (Nike)

AUD 166.16

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

AUD 79.90

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	AUD 19.25	2 sources
Gym membership	AUD 86.50	2 sources

Cinema ticket

AUD 19.25

Gym membership

AUD 86.50

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	AUD 1.90	2 sources
Taxi start	AUD 5.80	1 source
Monthly pass	AUD 119.90	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

AUD 1.90

Taxi start

AUD 5.80

Monthly pass

AUD 119.90

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	AUD 265.53	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

AUD 265.53

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+4.6% Average

Loyer

-2.3% Average

Épicerie

+6.3% Average

Restaurants

+1.5% Average

Pouvoir d'Achat

0.0% Average

Vivre à Canberra : À Quoi S'Attendre

Canberra est average selon les normes mondiales (classée #36 sur 558 villes). 4.6% plus cher que la moyenne de Australia, basé sur 8 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont average. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Groceries est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Les travailleurs en Australia gagnant AUD 80,928 brut reçoivent AUD 5,376/mois net après impôts (taux effectif : 20.3%%). Voir le calculateur fiscal complet pour Australia →

Coût de la Vie à Canberra

Prix des Loyers à Canberra

Prices of Goods & Services in Canberra

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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