Brisbane vs London Cost of Living
Brisbane (Australia) · Overall index 63.5 — London (United Kingdom) · Overall index 83.4
Summary
- Overall, London is 31% more expensive than Brisbane.
- Rent in London is 75% more expensive than in Brisbane.
- Groceries in London is 23% more expensive than in Brisbane.
| Item | Brisbane | London | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +75% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,790 | $2,992 | +67% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,190 | $2,223 | +87% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,744 | $6,498 | +74% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,353 | $4,097 | +74% |
| Groceries | +23% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.95 | $1.21 | +27% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.92 | $4.07 | +39% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.8 | $4.67 | +23% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.56 | $4.37 | +23% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $10.2 | $14.3 | +40% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $9.82 | $11 | +12% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.8 | $17.4 | +10% |
| Apples (1kg) | $4.16 | $5.26 | +26% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.63 | $1.98 | +21% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.84 | $4.45 | +16% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.91 | $5.8 | +18% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.54 | $2.72 | +7% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.3 | $2.83 | +23% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.86 | $2.51 | +35% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2 | $2.52 | +26% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $12.6 | $15.9 | +26% |
| Transport | +19% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.11 | $2.53 | +20% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $87.3 | $113 | +29% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.64 | $3.64 | +38% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.4 | $1.7 | +21% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.75 | $0.78 | +4% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $21,025 | $22,721 | +8% |
| Dining out | +18% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.6 | $21.7 | +23% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $91.8 | $106 | +15% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.45 | $9.63 | +14% |
| Cappuccino | $4.38 | $4.39 | 0% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.8 | $2.43 | +35% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $5.69 | $7.39 | +30% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $6.69 | $7.95 | +19% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.53 | $1.76 | +15% |
| Telecom | +10% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $51.9 | $51.7 | 0% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $57.4 | $63.5 | +11% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.25 | $0.33 | +32% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $13.9 | $14.4 | +4% |
| Utilities & household | +23% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $124 | $155 | +25% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.22 | +29% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.4 | $4.47 | +31% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.1 | $1.5 | +36% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18.4 | $20.8 | +13% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $70.2 | $85.7 | +22% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $11.1 | $16 | +44% |
| Men's haircut | $23.3 | $27 | +16% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $21.3 | $24 | +13% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,795 | $1,856 | +3% |
3,092 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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