Australia
Australia's ultimate beach playground with iconic surf breaks, high-rise skyline, theme parks, and a lush rainforest hinterland just minutes away.
#21 of 250
121% above average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 3 191
Based on NYC = 100 index
Gold Coast is the 21. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 3 191 for one adult.
Most of that goes on housing, which runs 97% above the median city and adds $ 1 013 a month: 1br apartment (city center) $ 1 995, 1br apartment (outside center) $ 2 116. It is also pricier than usual for restaurants, utilities.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
41 prices on this page come from live scrapers (9 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 Gold Coast, Australia. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/gold-coast. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (City Center) | 1,994.57 / month | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Rentola |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 2,115.57 / month | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (City Center) | 4,442.45 / month | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Rentola |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside Center) | 3,475.15 / month | 1 | 2026-10-12 | Rentola |
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 11.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pork (1kg) | 8.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Beef (1kg) | 20.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 10.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 25.76 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.95 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Cheese (1kg) | 12.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Butter (200g) | 4.46 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread (500g) | 2.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Pasta (500g) | 2.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.19 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oats (500g) | 0.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 3.69 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 6.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Carrots (1kg) | 4.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Onions (1kg) | 6.61 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Garlic (1kg) | 23.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Apples (1kg) | 6.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Banana (1kg) | 3.72 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Lentils (1kg) | 3.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Flour (1kg) | 6.27 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.78 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Coffee (250g) | 11.10 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 1.04 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.23 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Anglo Grocery Chains |
| One-way Ticket | 0.35 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| 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 | Global Local Pharmacies, Online Pharmacies (API) |
| 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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