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London vs Brisbane

Brisbane runs about 26% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,054 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Brisbane CBD seen from Mount Coot-tha Lookout, 2025
Brisbane
$2,996/month · Australia
Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Brisbane monthly
$2,996
Index 47 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-26%
Brisbane relative to London
Rent gap
$1,000
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonBrisbane
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Brisbane $1,600. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Brisbane $783. Cheaper in London.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Brisbane $174. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Brisbane $159. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Brisbane $26. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Brisbane $151. Cheaper in Brisbane.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, Brisbane $103. Cheaper in Brisbane.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricLondonBrisbane
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD2,996 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6347✓
Housing2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
Utilities267 USD159 USD✓
Food617 USD✓783 USD
Transport282 USD174 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓26 USD
Lifestyle169 USD151 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD6,176 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate28.6%25.9%✓
Left over each month1,902 USD3,180 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓3,500 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD1,600 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD2,900 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD7,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10078/100✓
Healthcare84/10084/100
Air quality60/10088/100✓
Public transport92/100✓60/100
Walkability90/100✓64/100
English proficiency100/100100/100
Nightlife94/100✓72/100
Family friendliness72/10084/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps95 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓21°C
Summer high23°C✓29°C
Winter low3°C10°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,900 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1000 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min40 min✓
CurrencyGBPAUD
Time zoneEurope/LondonAustralia/Brisbane

Brisbane runs about 26% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,054 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Brisbane cheaper?

Brisbane runs about 26% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 1,054 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Brisbane compared with London?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London and $6,176 in Brisbane, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, London or Brisbane?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Brisbane scores 78 and 84. London averages 12°C against 21°C in Brisbane.