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Cost of Living in Rockhampton

Monthly Total

$2,423

$42,403

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$761

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$55

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

$254

$4,445

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$168

$2,940

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$228

$3,990

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$360

$6,300

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$306

$5,355

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$307

$5,373

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$38

$665

Monthly Total

$2,423

$42,403

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