Mount Isa travel budget

Mount Isa: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mount Isa

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mount Isa for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 805* (1246 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 33 per person

Total budget:

$ 2493* (3836 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 65 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 66 per person

Total budget:

$ 4205* (6454 $)

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



Cost of living in Mount Isa compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mount Isa in 2024 is 14% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

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




Local prices in Mount Isa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mount Isa

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mount Isa is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
( $ 21)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
( $ 29)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
( $ 11)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.3 for 500ml
( $ 4.3)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.8 for 330ml
( $ 3.8)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
( $ 3.8)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
( $ 2.2)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
( $ 2.2)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Mount Isa

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mount Isa is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.2/litre
( $ 3.2)

209% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
( $ 3.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6/kg
( $ 6)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
( $ 2.1)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.9/kg
( $ 1.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
( $ 2.5)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mount Isa

On average, the price of transport in Mount Isa is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
( $ 2.9)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
( $ 0.8)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
( $ 1.4)

44% 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)
$ 3.7
( $ 3.7)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Mount Isa

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mount Isa is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 33/ticket
( $ 33)

131% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.7/hr
( $ 4.7)

77% 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 Mount Isa

On average, shopping budget in Mount Isa is 54% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 36/pack
( $ 36)

256% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 33
( $ 33)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
( $ 20)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1319
(fair price: $ 1044)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 123
(fair price: $ 103)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1612
(fair price: $ 1340)
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
$ 1574
(fair price: $ 1331)
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
$ 328
(fair price: $ 280)
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
$ 1633
(fair price: $ 1443)



About this information on the cost of living in Mount Isa

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

The information about the cost of living in Mount Isa was updated on 12-11-2024.

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