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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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