What is the cost of living in Brisbane?

The cost of living in Brisbane is 47.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.4). Groceries are 17.6% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 29.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 2,776 per month. Local purchasing power index is 139.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 80,950 per year results in approximately AUD 5,404 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.9%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #117 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Brisbane?

Q: Should I move to Brisbane?

Brisbane, Australia has a cost of living 47.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 52.4). It is ranked #117 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 139.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,950 gross take home approximately AUD 5,404/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

47.6% cheaper than NYC, and purchasing power is very strong.

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-47.6%

vs NYC

AUD 2,776

1-BR, city centre

AUD 5,404

Net take-home

Very strong

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: AUD 80,950 gross/year in Australia → AUD 5,404/month net after tax (19.9% effective rate). Full Australia tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Brisbane

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

52.4 Expensive

Rent

40.7 Affordable

Groceries

82.4 Above average

Restaurants

70.6 Moderate

Purchasing Power

139.5 Very strong

Rent in Brisbane

1-BR, city centre AUD 2,776/mo

1-BR, outside centre AUD 1,919/mo

3-BR, city centre AUD 4,778/mo

3-BR, outside centre AUD 3,243/mo

Save by going outside centre 31% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Australia take-home pay

AUD 80,950 → AUD 5,404/Net take-home (19.9% effective rate, single filer)

Full Australia tax calculator →

Considering alternatives?

Cities in the same country or region with a comparable cost of living.

🇦🇺 Gold Coast

Australia

CoL index 52.4

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🇦🇺 Adelaide

Australia

CoL index 53.3

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🇦🇺 Canberra

Australia

CoL index 50.0

Compare Canberra vs Brisbane →

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