Town in Northern Territory, Australia
Cost of living in Alice Springs
How much a month costs in Alice Springs
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,340–4,520 (A$4,800–6,500).
Prices in Alice Springs
Typical 2026 ranges in AUD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AUD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | A$1,800–2,600 | $1,250–1,810 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | A$1,500–2,200 | $1,040–1,530 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | A$35–55 | $24–38 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | A$180–330 | $125–229 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | A$16–26 | $11.1–18.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | A$38–65 | $26–45 |
| Cappuccino | A$5–7 | $3.5–4.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | A$10–14 | $7.0–9.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | A$3 | $2.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | A$18–30 | $13–21 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | A$55–90 | $38–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | A$30–50 | $21–35 |
Value for money: 9/100
A value score of 9/100 means Alice Springs gives more quality of life per dollar than 8% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 74/100. It's the 21st most affordable of 28 places we cover in Australia.
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Cost of living across Australia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cairns | $2,640–3,610 | 27/100 |
| Adelaide | $2,640–3,610 | 28/100 |
| Whitsundays | $2,640–3,610 | 29/100 |
| K'gari | $2,640–3,610 | 30/100 |
| Launceston | $2,780–3,750 | 29/100 |
| Hobart | $2,780–3,820 | 27/100 |
| Magnetic Island | $2,780–3,820 | 32/100 |
| Great Ocean Road | $2,920–4,030 | 23/100 |
| Blue Mountains | $2,990–4,170 | 24/100 |
| Gold Coast | $3,060–4,170 | 20/100 |
| Perth | $3,060–4,310 | 18/100 |
| Brisbane | $3,130–4,310 | 18/100 |
| Newcastle | $3,130–4,310 | 16/100 |
| Melbourne | $3,340–4,520 | 13/100 |
| Byron Bay | $3,340–4,520 | 15/100 |
| Darwin | $3,340–4,520 | 13/100 |
| Sunshine Coast | $3,340–4,520 | 19/100 |
| Fremantle | $3,340–4,520 | 15/100 |
| Canberra | $3,340–4,520 | 16/100 |
| Margaret River | $3,340–4,520 | 18/100 |
| Alice Springs | $3,340–4,520 | 9/100 |
| Port Douglas | $3,480–4,730 | 15/100 |
| Noosa | $3,480–4,870 | 15/100 |
| Broome | $3,610–4,870 | 9/100 |
| Sydney | $3,820–5,210 | 8/100 |
| Uluru | $3,820–5,560 | 6/100 |
| Manly | $4,030–5,420 | 7/100 |
| Bondi Beach | $4,170–5,560 | 6/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Alice Springs
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Taupo | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Bay of Islands | New Zealand | $2,020–2,810 |
| Nadi | Fiji | $1,430–2,010 |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | $2,130–2,810 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Alice Springs?
About $2,090–2,640 on a lean budget, $3,340–4,520 for a comfortable month and $5,910–9,730 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Alice Springs?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs A$1,800–2,600 ($1,250–1,810) a month in the center and A$1,500–2,200 ($1,040–1,530) outside it.
How much does food cost in Alice Springs?
A local meal is A$16–26 ($11.1–18.1); a mid-range restaurant is A$38–65 ($26–45) per person.
Is Australia expensive?
Prices in Australia are about 90% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Northern Territory Government
- Alice Springs Airport
- Tourism NT: Alice Springs
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.