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Cost of Living in Toowoomba

Monthly Total

$2,453

$42,928

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$1,113

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$45

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

$1,113

$19,478

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$130

$2,275

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$149

$2,608

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$192

$3,360

Transportation

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

$300

$5,250

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$276

$4,830

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$247

$4,323

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$46

$805

Monthly Total

$2,453

$42,928

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