Hobart ranks 5th of 10 priced cities in Australia on cost — $2,379 a month in essentials, 36% above Wollongong, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,171 covers that 1.8×. 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at SA3 (statistical area) level. PM2.5 averages 3.4 µg/m³ a year, 1× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 9°C, Jan 18°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,384 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,826 |
| Groceries | $195 |
| Dining out | $416 |
| Utilities | $286 |
| Local transport | $98 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,379 |
| Avg net salary | $4,171 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,637 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,164 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Hobart, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $18.62 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $91.32 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.54 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.00 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.43 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $9.48 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.48 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.22 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.79 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.47 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.87 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.41 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.80 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $8.73 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.13 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $3.28 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.67 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.60 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.21 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.67 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.09 |
| Monthly transit pass | $98.35 |
| Taxi start | $4.57 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.11 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.25 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $224.87 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $60.74 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $28.89 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $37.35 |
| Cinema, one seat | $16.86 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Hobart has 98.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (SA3 (statistical area) level). That is the 10th-highest of 11 Australia cities we track. Australia's national figure is 102.1, so Hobart runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17.7°C | 16.6°C | 68% | 64% | 53 mm |
| Feb | 17°C | 15.7°C | 68% | 62% | 40 mm |
| Mar | 15.9°C | 14.5°C | 71% | 65% | 52 mm |
| Apr | 13.7°C | 11.8°C | 74% | 64% | 40 mm |
| May | 11.3°C | 8.9°C | 77% | 65% | 58 mm |
| Jun | 9.6°C | 7°C | 81% | 66% | 55 mm |
| Jul | 9.1°C | 6.2°C | 78% | 64% | 48 mm |
| Aug | 9.5°C | 6.5°C | 76% | 64% | 67 mm |
| Sep | 11°C | 8.1°C | 73% | 64% | 55 mm |
| Oct | 12.6°C | 10.2°C | 71% | 64% | 72 mm |
| Nov | 14.4°C | 12.5°C | 70% | 68% | 64 mm |
| Dec | 16°C | 14.5°C | 68% | 65% | 62 mm |
Need the full Australia model?
Open the gated deep-dive for city shortlist, cost detail, weather, visa, tax, dating-market signals, and subregion rankings.
Unlock Australia deep-dive