Darwin, Australia, Australia — cost of living
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Darwin, Australia

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About Darwin, Australia

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$914
A$1,385.17
Family of 4 / mo
$2,355
A$3,567.86
Avg salary (after tax)
$6,360
A$9,635.7

Darwin is the capital and largest city of the Northern Territory, Australia. The city had a population of 139,902 at the 2021 census, which is nearly 53% of the territory's population. It is the smallest, wettest, and most northerly of the Australian capital cities and serves as the Top End's regional centre.

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

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $189.09
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $76.51
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $122.03
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $184.68

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.63
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $9,636

Food - Beverages

  • CappuccinoUSD $6.84
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $10.55
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $11.21
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.26
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $4.62

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $27.04
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $145.11
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $19.79

Food - Grocery

  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $15.79
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $27.99
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $7.12
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $5.71
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $7.87
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $7.91
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $6.91
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $5.42
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $5.02
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $4.49
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $24.41
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $51.44
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $4.46
  • Dozen EggsUSD $7.38
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $14.16
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $7.66
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.49

Housing

  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,661
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,605
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,704
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $2,288
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,106
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,231

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $82.91
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,430
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $24.73
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $31.66
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $14,731

Transportation

  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $73.07
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $34,529
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $3.96
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $7.38
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $83.74
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.28
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $37,436

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $109.66
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $408.95

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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