Cost of Living in Brisbane
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Brisbane, Australia.
Overall, the cost of living in Brisbane is below the New York City baseline (composite index 64 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)78
Groceries index69
Dining out index64
Transport index49
Utilities index59
Median annual salary$53,396
Minimum wage$14.18/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,473
Est. monthly healthcare premium$92
YoY inflation3.4%
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