Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$1,500.00
$2,500.00
$200.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$250.00
$350.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$400.00
$600.00
$20.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$150.00
$300.00
$15.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$200.00
$400.00
$40.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$100.00
$200.00
$50.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
Total
$2,760.00
$4,900.00
$335.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$2,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$300.00
Prices may vary based on amenities and location. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$8.00
Price can vary between bars and local breweries. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$20.00
Prices vary based on restaurant type and location. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Standard pricing for major fast food chains. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$4.00
Seasonal variations may affect pricing. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$3.00
Artisan bread may cost more. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Prices may vary slightly based on brand. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$2.50
Prices can vary based on type and brand. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$9.00
Prices may fluctuate based on supply. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$12.50
Quality and cut can significantly influence price. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Local wines may vary in price. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$3.50
Base fare for taxi rides. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$2.00
Prices may vary slightly based on time of day. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$130.00
Covers all public transport within Byron Bay. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$1.60
Prices can vary due to market fluctuations. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$50.00
Standard pricing for plans with data. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Prices vary based on providers and packages. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$60.00
Pricing may vary based on facility and location. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Prices can vary based on the facility. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard pricing for major theaters. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$60.00
Pricing varies by brand and store. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$50.00
Prices vary based on store and brand. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$100.00
Pricing varies by brand and model. per pair