Cost of living in Darwin, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Darwin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$6,591
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$3,426
  • Cost of living in Darwin is cheaper than in 57% of cities in Australia (4 out of 7)
  • Cost of living in Darwin is cheaper than in 55% of cities in Oceania (6 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Darwin is more expensive than in 72% of cities in the World (45 out of 157)
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List of prices in Darwin
Current as of Nov 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$19
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$1.57
12 eggs, large AU$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$4.68
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$4.50
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.70
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$5.28
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$20
2 liters of coca-cola AU$3.76
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$2.69
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$2,726
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$1,836
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$355
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$1,970
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$1,524
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$318
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$61
40” flat screen tv AU$690
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$211
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$11
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$35
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$143
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$95
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$144
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$161
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$31,170
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$1.67
Monthly ticket public transport AU$87
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$21
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$10
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$18
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$76
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$8
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$5.17
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$8
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$3.44
Tube of toothpaste AU$3.94
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$31
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$59
2 tickets to the movies AU$40
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$162
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$104
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$17
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$5.40
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$542
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$1.18
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$77
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$36
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 43 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: November 12, 2024

Darwin position in our World Ranking

the world
45th
out of 157
oceania
6th
out of 11
australia
4th
out of 7

Cheapest and most expensive products in Darwin compared to other cities:

the world
3rd
the world
5th
oceania
1st
oceania
1st
oceania
1st
oceania
1st

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