Townsville travel budget

Townsville: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Townsville

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 32 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1109* (1792 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 97 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 3309* (5334 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 118 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 68 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 28 per person

Total budget:

$ 5072* (8176 $)

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



Cost of living in Townsville compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Townsville 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 Townsville in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Townsville by expense type

Restaurant budget in Townsville

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Townsville is 9% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 25)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 22 to $ 38)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.1 to $ 10)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.2 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 16)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 8.7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 3.1)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 3.1)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Townsville

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Townsville is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 32/night
($ 32 to $ 417)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 43 to $ 224)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 101/night
($ 57 to $ 241)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 135/night
($ 73 to $ 378)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 81 to $ 226)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 91/month
($ 43 to $ 211)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 136/month
($ 43 to $ 437)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 116/month
($ 57 to $ 384)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 112/month
($ 59 to $ 340)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 155/month
($ 66 to $ 455)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Townsville

On average, the price of supermarket food in Townsville is 17% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 2.7 to $ 4.4)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 6.2 to $ 10)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 3 to $ 4.4)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 0.5 to $ 3.4)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Townsville

On average, the price of transport in Townsville is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.9 to $ 2)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

20% 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)
$ 4
($ 3.4 to $ 4.4)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 67/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 126)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Townsville

On average, budget for leisure activities in Townsville is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 10 to $ 16)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
( $ 14)

32% 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 Townsville

On average, shopping budget in Townsville is 94% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 29/pack
($ 22 to $ 32)

180% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 85
($ 43 to $ 116)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 57
($ 50 to $ 63)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1268
(fair price: $ 1006)
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 118
(fair price: $ 100)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1572
(fair price: $ 1306)
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
$ 1532
(fair price: $ 1294)
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
$ 320
(fair price: $ 271)
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
Toronto → Sydney
$ 1587
(fair price: $ 1397)



About this information on the cost of living in Townsville

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

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

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