Australia
Cost of Living in Ballarat
Monthly Total
$2,225
$38,938
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$761
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$49
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$761
$13,318
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$235
$4,113
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$171
$2,993
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$270
$4,725
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$282
$4,935
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$259
$4,533
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$43
$753
Monthly Total
$2,225
$38,938
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