Cost of Living Calculator

* Rent Note: Monthly rent is calculated by taking the weekly rate, multiplying it by 52 weeks to secure the annual cost, and then dividing evenly by 12 months.

† Water Bill Note: Quarterly water rates are displayed as raw baseline quarter costs, but are divided by 3 when calculated inside the tracking column to ensure a proper monthly budget conversion.

‡ School Fees Note: Yearly state primary school fees are divided by 12 to show an equivalent monthly cost for budgeting purposes. Please note that Australian schools usually require these fees to be paid upfront per term or per year.