How expensive is Brisbane compared to the rest of Australia?

Brisbane ranks #117 out of 577 cities globally. It is 6.1% cheaper than the Australia average, based on 8 cities. The rent index is 40.7 and local purchasing power is 139.5.

What is the average rent in Brisbane?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Brisbane city centre costs approximately AUD 2,776 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to AUD 1,919 (saving 31%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around AUD 4,778.

Is Brisbane affordable to live in?

Brisbane is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,860 gross take home approximately AUD 5,399 per month after tax.

🇦🇺 Australia · 2026

Custo de Vida em Brisbane

6.1% abaixo da média de Australia

Classificada em #117 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 79.7% das cidades mundialmente

-6.1%

Custo de Vida

+1.2%

Renda

-6.6%

Supermercado

+4.2%

Poder de Compra

Comparado com a média de Australia · Ver ranking de Australia →

Preços de Renda em Brisbane

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	AUD 2,776/mo ≈ $1,929	AUD 1,919/mo ≈ $1,334	31%
3 Quartos	AUD 4,778/mo ≈ $3,320	AUD 3,243/mo ≈ $2,253	32%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Brisbane

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	AUD 5.52	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	AUD 6.76	2 sources
Bread (500g)	AUD 2.82	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	AUD 13.19	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	AUD 13.23	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	AUD 50.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	AUD 7.06	2 sources
Milk (1L)	AUD 2.22	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	AUD 3.89	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	AUD 6.43	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	AUD 2.46	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	AUD 19.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

AUD 5.52

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

AUD 6.76

Bread (500g)

AUD 2.82

Local cheese (1kg)

AUD 13.19

Chicken (1kg)

AUD 13.23

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

AUD 50.00

Eggs (12)

AUD 7.06

Milk (1L)

AUD 2.22

Potatoes (1kg)

AUD 3.89

Tomatoes (1kg)

AUD 6.43

Water (1.5L)

AUD 2.46

Wine (mid-range)

AUD 19.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	AUD 12.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	AUD 5.75	2 sources
McMeal	AUD 17.50	2 sources
Cheap meal	AUD 24.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	AUD 142.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

AUD 12.00

Cappuccino

AUD 5.75

McMeal

AUD 17.50

Cheap meal

AUD 24.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

AUD 142.50

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	AUD 171.55	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	AUD 115.05	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	AUD 158.22	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	AUD 79.14	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

AUD 171.55

Jeans (Levi's 501)

AUD 115.05

Sport shoes (Nike)

AUD 158.22

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

AUD 79.14

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	AUD 19.75	2 sources
Gym membership	AUD 73.36	2 sources

Cinema ticket

AUD 19.75

Gym membership

AUD 73.36

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	AUD 1.95	2 sources
Taxi start	AUD 4.20	1 source
Monthly pass	AUD 44.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

AUD 1.95

Taxi start

AUD 4.20

Monthly pass

AUD 44.50

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	AUD 237.62	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

AUD 237.62

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

Multi-Source Comparison

★★★ High Confidence

Brisbane has a cost of living index of 52.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 4 of 4 data sources.

52.4

Index

Sources

7.3

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

56.4

Expatistan

55.0

LivingCost

49.1

ShouldIMove price index

49.2

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

Eurostat Validation (EU27 = 100) Gov. Data

Eurostat

110.0

Based on 110 country PLI x 1 city factor

View all 577 cities | Data last updated: 2026-03-18

Índices de Custo

Custo de Vida

-6.1% Average

Renda

+1.2% Average

Supermercado

-6.6% Average

Restaurantes

-5.7% Average

Poder de Compra

+4.2% Average

Viver em Brisbane: O Que Esperar

Brisbane é expensive pelos padrões globais (classificada #117 de 577 cidades). Está 6.1% mais barato que a média de Australia, com base em 8 cidades.

Os mantimentos são average, enquanto comer fora é average. Groceries oferece o melhor custo-benefício, enquanto Rent é o mais caro.

O poder de compra local é forte: os residentes podem pagar mais bens e serviços do que na maioria das cidades.

Os trabalhadores em Australia com AUD 80,860 brutos recebem AUD 5,399/mês líquido após impostos (taxa efetiva: 19.9%%). Ver calculadora fiscal completa de Australia →