Cost of Living in Cairns, Australia
Australia · Oceania
Monthly budget from $1435 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$1,435
/mo
Standard
$2,606
/mo
Comfort
$4,968
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $780 | $370 | $100 | $185 | $1,435/mo |
| Standard | $1,404 | $654 | $193 | $355 | $2,606/mo |
| Comfort | $2,808 | $1,078 | $372 | $710 | $4,968/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Gateway to Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest with tropical warmth and diving mecca
Internet: 52 Mbps
Safety: 4.4/5
Nomad score: 3.7/5