Gold Coast travel budget

Gold Coast: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Gold Coast

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Gold Coast for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2113* (3234 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 150 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4256* (6524 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 190 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 86 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6586* (10080 $)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Gold Coast compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Gold Coast in 2024 is 9% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Gold Coast in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Gold Coast by expense type

Restaurant budget in Gold Coast

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Gold Coast is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 31)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 47/person
($ 31 to $ 73)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 9.1 to $ 11)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.5 for 500ml
($ 4.6 to $ 9.1)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 6.5 for 330ml
( $ 6.5)

85% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.6 to $ 4.8)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Gold Coast

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Gold Coast is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 74 to $ 753)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 57 to $ 313)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 169/night
($ 70 to $ 524)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 77 to $ 569)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 314/night
($ 160 to $ 624)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 165/month
($ 62 to $ 385)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 266/month
($ 94 to $ 766)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 217/month
($ 63 to $ 641)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 173/month
($ 96 to $ 354)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 275/month
($ 109 to $ 672)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Gold Coast

On average, the price of supermarket food in Gold Coast is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.2)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.7/kg
($ 4.6 to $ 11)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 3.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.5)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6
($ 0.5 to $ 2.3)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Gold Coast

On average, the price of transport in Gold Coast is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 2.3 to $ 6.5)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.1
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Gold Coast

On average, budget for leisure activities in Gold Coast is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 11 to $ 19)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 13 to $ 28)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Gold Coast

On average, shopping budget in Gold Coast is 102% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 33/pack
($ 29 to $ 37)

220% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 76
($ 47 to $ 106)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 54 to $ 86)

43% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
Melbourne → Sydney
$ 135
(fair price: $ 114)
Los Angeles → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
Los Angeles  → Sydney
$ 1466
(fair price: $ 1179)
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
Vancouver → Sydney
$ 1720
(fair price: $ 1464)
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
London → Sydney
$ 1324
(fair price: $ 1091)
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
New York City → Sydney
$ 1653
(fair price: $ 1452)
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
Auckland → Sydney
$ 360
(fair price: $ 289)



About this information on the cost of living in Gold Coast

The information about the cost of living in Gold Coast shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Gold Coast was updated on 23-03-2024.

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