Region in Northern Territory, Australia
Cost of living in Uluru
How much a month costs in Uluru
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,820–5,560 (A$5,500–8,000).
Prices in Uluru
Typical 2026 ranges in AUD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AUD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | A$55–90 | $38–63 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | A$300–600 | $209–417 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | A$20–30 | $14–21 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | A$40–70 | $28–49 |
| Cappuccino | A$5–7 | $3.5–4.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | A$10–14 | $7.0–9.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | A$30–50 | $21–35 |
Value for money: 6/100
A value score of 6/100 means Uluru gives more quality of life per dollar than 5% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 81/100. It's the 26th 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 Uluru
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 |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | $2,130–2,810 |
| Wellington | New Zealand | $2,360–3,090 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Uluru?
About $2,090–2,920 on a lean budget, $3,820–5,560 for a comfortable month and $7,650–12,510 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Uluru?
A local meal is A$20–30 ($14–21); a mid-range restaurant is A$40–70 ($28–49) 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
- Parks Australia: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- Ayers Rock Resort
- Royal Flying Doctor Service
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.