Bathurst, Australia, Australia — cost of living
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Bathurst, Australia

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About Bathurst, Australia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$593
A$897.83
Family of 4 / mo
$1,526
A$2,312.59
Avg salary (after tax)
$3,657
A$5,540.56

Bathurst is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. Bathurst is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) west-northwest of Sydney and is the seat of the Bathurst Regional Council. Founded in 1815, Bathurst is the oldest inland settlement in Australia and had a population of 44,621 in 2023.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $171.5
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $32.98
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $72.55
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $197.88

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $5,541

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $11.87
  • CappuccinoUSD $5.28
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.62
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.29
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $11.87

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $46.18
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $95.63
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $15.83

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $13.83
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $43.86
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $5.91
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.62
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.62
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $11.45
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $3.79
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $4.54
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.88
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.06
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $19.79
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $32.98
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.29
  • Dozen EggsUSD $5.95
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $3
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $6.46
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.42

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,055
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,583

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $92.34
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $18.46
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,111
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $19,788

Transportation

  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $23,745
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $5.55
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $8.5
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $52.77
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $35,618

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $105.54

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