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Cost of Living in Brisbane, Australia

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Apr 01, 2023

Summary: The cost of living in Brisbane, Australia is generally considered to be quite reasonable. A nice 1 bedroom apartment in Brisbane can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 USD per month. The cost of dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Brisbane is usually around $20 USD per person.

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Is the cost of living in Brisbane high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Brisbane, they wrote:

"The cost of living in Brisbane is generally considered reasonable compared to other Australia cities and other locations within Oceania. The city offers a range of housing options, with low-cost flats, villas and apartments being available, as well as more expensive single family homes and luxury developments. The cost of groceries and other everyday items is comparable to other major metropolitan centres as well. In addition, Brisbane also has a strong focus on providing quality municipal services and infrastructure, including public healthcare and education, which help to keep the overall cost of living reasonable," said one expat in Brisbane, Australia.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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