Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$1,200.00
$2,500.00
$150.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$400.00
$600.00
$30.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$100.00
$200.00
$20.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$250.00
$500.00
$50.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$100.00
$250.00
$30.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$150.00
$400.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
Total
$2,470.00
$4,950.00
$290.00
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)
$1.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$350.00
Prices can vary based on facilities and location. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$10.00
Price varies between local pubs and premium bars. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$20.00
Typical cost for a meal in a casual dining restaurant. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$12.00
Price varies by chain and location. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$3.00
Seasonal pricing can affect costs, especially in summer. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$2.80
Prices can vary by brand and bakery. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Standard pricing for fresh milk. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$2.50
Varies by brand and quality. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Prices may fluctuate based on supply chain factors. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$12.00
Quality and cut can significantly affect pricing. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary widely based on brand and region. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$3.00
Base fare for taxi services in Canberra. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$2.50
Standard fare for distance travelled. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$150.00
Covers all public transport within Canberra. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$1.70
Prices may vary based on location and fuel type. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$50.00
Average pricing for a standard plan. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Market rates for high-speed internet. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$65.00
Varies by gym and membership type. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Pricing may vary based on facility. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard prices for regular screenings. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$60.00
Pricing can vary based on brand and retailer. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$55.00
Prices vary by style and brand. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$80.00
Quality and brand can significantly affect pricing. per pair