Brisbane (Queensland) travel budget

Brisbane (Queensland): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Brisbane (Queensland)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brisbane (Queensland) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1609* (2548 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 115 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3405* (5404 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 75 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 5476* (8680 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Brisbane (Queensland) compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Brisbane (Queensland) in 2024 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Brisbane (Queensland) in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Brisbane (Queensland) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Brisbane (Queensland) is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 15/person
($ 10 to $ 20)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 39/person
($ 27 to $ 53)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 7.8 for 500ml
($ 5.1 to $ 10)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 2.6 to $ 7.1)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 4.5)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Brisbane (Queensland) is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 48 to $ 374)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 113/night
($ 49 to $ 246)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 63 to $ 350)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 91 to $ 462)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 111 to $ 405)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 116/month
($ 58 to $ 238)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 161/month
($ 61 to $ 497)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 161/month
($ 63 to $ 526)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 138/month
($ 67 to $ 277)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 218/month
($ 89 to $ 711)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Brisbane (Queensland) is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 2.6 to $ 5.5)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.6/kg
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.8)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, the price of transport in Brisbane (Queensland) is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 3.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 2)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 2 to $ 4.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 46/24hrs
($ 12 to $ 320)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Brisbane (Queensland) is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 10 to $ 17)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 13 to $ 24)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Brisbane (Queensland)

On average, shopping budget in Brisbane (Queensland) is 79% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 30/pack
($ 25 to $ 39)

194% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 39 to $ 98)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 20 to $ 78)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
Sydney → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 135
(fair price: $ 120)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
Melbourne → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 178
(fair price: $ 155)
Edinburgh → Brisbane (Queensland)
Edinburgh → Brisbane (Queensland)
Edinburgh → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 1569
(fair price: $ 1300)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
London → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 1342
(fair price: $ 1182)
Los Angeles → Brisbane (Queensland)
Los Angeles  → Brisbane (Queensland)
Los Angeles  → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 1746
(fair price: $ 1402)
Dublin → Brisbane (Queensland)
Dublin → Brisbane (Queensland)
Dublin → Brisbane (Queensland)
$ 1707
(fair price: $ 1379)

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About this information on the cost of living in Brisbane (Queensland)

The information about the cost of living in Brisbane (Queensland) shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Brisbane (Queensland) was updated on 12-11-2024.

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