Wollongong is the cheapest of Australia's 10 priced cities — $1,753 a month in essentials, 36% below Sydney at $2,738. The average net salary of $4,426 covers that 2.5×. 101.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at SA3 (statistical area) level. PM2.5 averages 8.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 14°C, Jan 23°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 | $862 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,005 |
| Groceries | $185 |
| Dining out | $385 |
| Utilities | $239 |
| Local transport | $82 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,753 |
| Avg net salary | $4,426 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,668 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,995 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Wollongong, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $17.21 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $84.30 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.54 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.51 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $7.02 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $7.02 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.12 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.25 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $2.90 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.18 |
| Eggs, 12 | $4.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.54 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.48 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.98 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.53 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.63 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.37 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.55 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.45 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.04 |
| Taxi start | $4.07 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.61 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.28 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $187.78 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $51.40 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $27.92 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $82.22 |
| Cinema, one seat | $13.35 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Wollongong has 101.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (SA3 (statistical area) level). That is the 3rd-highest of 11 Australia cities we track. Australia's national figure is 102.1 — about even.
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 | 22.8°C | 24.2°C | 79% | 60% | 93 mm |
| Feb | 22.6°C | 23.8°C | 78% | 55% | 114 mm |
| Mar | 21.6°C | 22.4°C | 79% | 57% | 157 mm |
| Apr | 19.2°C | 19°C | 77% | 47% | 102 mm |
| May | 16.4°C | 14.9°C | 74% | 41% | 72 mm |
| Jun | 14.1°C | 11.9°C | 75% | 44% | 86 mm |
| Jul | 13.6°C | 10.9°C | 71% | 36% | 73 mm |
| Aug | 14.1°C | 11.6°C | 70% | 37% | 50 mm |
| Sep | 15.8°C | 13.8°C | 70% | 38% | 50 mm |
| Oct | 17.8°C | 16.8°C | 74% | 51% | 79 mm |
| Nov | 19.5°C | 19.2°C | 75% | 56% | 86 mm |
| Dec | 21.3°C | 22°C | 77% | 54% | 72 mm |
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