The latest report from the cost of living website Numbeo shows that Sydney is the most expensive place to live. Melbourne, Darwin, and Perth are close behind.

According to Numbeo, Sydney is ranked 32nd in the list of the world’s most expensive cities, and in terms of rent, Sydney is ranked 16th. Numbeo said that the cost of living index in Sydney this year rose from 41st last year to 32nd this year.

Melbourne rose from 77th to 64th. Adelaide, Cairns, Hobart and Canberra also ranked 58th, 69th, 82nd and 103rd respectively. Only the cost of living in Perth (56), Darwin (68), and Brisbane (93) has become more affordable.

Rent, child care and restaurant
In Sydney, the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment is 2681.48 yuan. (All below are Australian Dollars)

In contrast, Melbourne was worth 1,767.60 yuan, Canberra was 1,733.26 yuan, Brisbane was 1,726.13 yuan, Adelaide was 1,705.67 yuan, Gold Coast was 1,568.92 yuan, Darwin was 1,524.35 yuan, Perth was 1,529.41 yuan, Hobart was 1208.33 yuan.

In terms of child care, the site’s data shows that the Gold Coast is more expensive (2250 yuan), but Adelaide (1600 yuan), Melbourne (1478 yuan), Brisbane (1243 yuan), Perth ( The cost of 1214 yuan, Darwin (1200 yuan), Canberra (1168 yuan) and Hobart (683.33 yuan) are much cheaper.

In addition, Sydney and Darwin are the most expensive in terms of costs, including grocery, rental, and restaurant prices. Hobart, Cairns, and the Gold Coast are the cheapest.

Coffee, gas and water utilities
However, Sydney does not lose in all aspects. Although residents may spend thousands of dollars on rent, they can save a knife or two on coffee. Sydney is the cheapest country for hot drinks in Australia. The price of ordinary cappuccino is about 3.90 yuan, while Darwin’s price is the most expensive, it is 4.75 yuan.

 

The capital city of the Northern Territory is small in size and has a total population of only about 250,000, but its gas and water costs are indeed the highest in the country.

Milk, bread and beer
On the Gold Coast, you can find the cheapest bread in Australia, just $2.12 for a loaf of bread. Brisbane followed closely ($2.14). Sydney’s average price was 2.80 yuan.

If you want to enjoy a drink at the cheapest price, the Gold Coast is the best choice. The local restaurant has the cheapest local beer, and the average price is 5.75 yuan. In contrast, Melbourne and Darwin’s beer are the most expensive, with an average price of 8 yuan.

Hobart’s milk is the cheapest, and the average price of one litre of milk is 1.11 yuan. Perth is the most expensive, with an average price of 1.59 yuan/liter.

However, the world’s most isolated city compensates for the high price of milk at electricity prices, and water and electricity are the cheapest. In Perth, the average monthly electricity and water bill for an 85 square meter apartment is 181.2 yuan.

In contrast, Darwin is 332.80 yuan, Adelaide is 297.95 yuan, Melbourne is 214.82 yuan, Sydney is 176.69 yuan, Brisbane is 212.60 yuan, Hobart is 236.99 yuan, Canberra and the Gold Coast are 184.73 yuan and 184.41 yuan.

Rates
Hobart is Australia’s southernmost state capital. It has the second deepest natural port in the world, making it a popular destination for ships.

Although the salary is lower than the national average, it is also the lowest capital city in the state. The median price of a detached house here is only RMB 400,200.