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Cities/Brisbane

Brisbane

Australia

A warm, friendly Australian city on the Brisbane River, with a relaxed subtropical vibe, outdoor lifestyle, and proximity to the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef.

Population: 2.5M
Avg Income: $ 69K/yr
Avg. Temp: 21°C
Area: 15,826 km²
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69
Expensive

#77 of 250

38% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 2 605

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 1 543

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 132

per month

Restaurants

$ 355

per month

Transportation

$ 178

per month

Utilities

$ 234

per month

Entertainment

$ 104

per month

Healthcare

$ 31

per month

Clothing

$ 26

per month