Australia
Australia's tropical northern gateway, a frontier city with crocodile-filled waterways, Indigenous cultural heritage, and spectacular sunsets over the Timor Sea.
#28 of 250
97% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 2 847
Based on NYC = 100 index
Darwin is the 28. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 2 847 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 74% above the median city and adds $ 768 a month: 1br apartment (city-wide) $ 1 810, 3br apartment (city center) $ 3 092. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, basic grocery basket.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
43 prices on this page come from live scrapers (10 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Darwin, Australia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/darwin. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,810.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 3,092.32 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,172.00 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Rentola |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 12.06 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pork (1kg) | 15.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Beef (1kg) | 15.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 19.53 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.87 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Cheese (1kg) | 16.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Butter (200g) | 3.97 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread (500g) | 4.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 3.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.37 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oats (500g) | 0.91 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.71 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Carrots (1kg) | 6.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Onions (1kg) | 5.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Garlic (1kg) | 20.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oranges (1kg) | 4.11 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Flour (1kg) | 7.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.98 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Coffee (250g) | 7.80 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.51 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.73 / liter | 1 | 2026-10-13 | National fuel price sources |
| Basic Utilities (85m2 Apt) | 77.62 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo electricity tariffs |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 21.08 / month | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 66.13 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Telecom Operators |
| Cold Medicine (6 days) | 3.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Online Pharmacies (API), Global Local Pharmacies |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 45.44 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 38.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo, H&M |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 181.00 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 180.30 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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