Australia Cost of Living for UK Expats 2026 -- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Compared
Australia cost of living for UK expats 2026: Sydney 2-bed apartment approx AUD 3,200-4,500/month (approx £1,630-£2,300); Brisbane is 30-40% cheaper. Australian food CPI inflation approx 3-4% (ABS). Permanent residents enrol in Medicare. AUD 1 is approximately £0.51 at April 2026.