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Cost of living in Broome, WA
Rent, everyday prices and the gross salary you may need to cover living costs in Broome, WA.
One person, a month
AUD 2,182
Living costs excluding rent
Family of four, a month
AUD 7,838
Living costs excluding rent
One-bedroom rent, centre
AUD 2,198
A month
Gross salary, one person
AUD 56,000
to cover living costs in Broome, WA
Broome, WA's cost of living at a glance
Broome, WA is one of the most expensive cities in both Australia and Oceania. The estimated monthly costs for a single person in Broome, WA are AUD 2,182, excluding rent. Living costs for a family of four are AUD 7,838 a month, excluding rent.
A single person in Broome, WA may need a gross salary of at least AUD 56,000 a year to cover estimated living costs, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
One person's monthly costs
Numbeo household estimate in AUD, with the rent of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
How Broome, WA compares
One person's monthly costs in Broome, WA, excluding rent, are 28.6% higher than in the typical city in Australia and 70.1% higher than in the typical city worldwide.
Where Broome, WA ranks
In Australia
4th of 21
One person's monthly costs including rent, most expensive first.
In Oceania
5th of 32
Cities in Oceania with a Numbeo estimate, most expensive first.
Worldwide
90th percentile
Costs the same as or more than 90% of 1,942 cities: one of the most expensive cities.
One-bedroom rent, centre
11th of 21
Cities in Australia, most expensive first.
Monthly costs against the typical city
- Broome, WA
- Typical national city
- Typical city worldwide
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| Monthly cost | Broome, WA | Typical national city | Typical city worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | AUD 2,198 | AUD 2,198 0.0% | AUD 1,056 +108.1% |
| Groceries | AUD 540 | AUD 506 +6.7% | AUD 400 +35.0% |
| Eating out | AUD 479 | AUD 315 +52.0% | AUD 225 +112.7% |
| Transport | AUD 204 | AUD 114 +79.0% | AUD 56.91 +259.3% |
| Utilities | AUD 359 | AUD 318 +13.1% | AUD 248 +44.6% |
| Leisure | AUD 258 | AUD 106 +143.2% | AUD 88.17 +192.8% |
| Total excluding rent | AUD 2,182 | AUD 1,696 +28.6% | AUD 1,283 +70.1% |
| Total including rent | AUD 4,380 | AUD 4,093 +7.0% | AUD 2,380 +84.0% |
Typical = the median of 21 cities in Australia and 1,942 cities worldwide.
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Explore prices in Broome, WA
The average price for each item, and the range from the lowest to the highest price people have reported.
Renting in Broome, WA
Broome, WA is the 11th most expensive city in Australia for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre. The closest-priced city in Australia is Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast).
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs AUD 2,198 a month.
Outside the centre, a one-bedroom apartment typically costs AUD 1,755 a month.
A one-bedroom apartment in the centre is around 25% more expensive to rent than one outside the centre.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | AUD 2,198 | AUD 460– |
| 1-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | AUD 1,755 | AUD 460– |
| 3-bed apartment in the city centre Monthly rent | AUD 4,293 | AUD 1,124– |
| 3-bed apartment outside the centre Monthly rent | AUD 4,191 | AUD 1,124– |
| Price per m² in the city centre | AUD 3,067 | Not available |
| Price per m² outside the centre | AUD 2,045 | Not available |
Cost of everyday items in Broome, WA
Groceries in Broome, WA are around 7% more expensive than the average for Australia, while eating out is around 46% more expensive than the country average.
A litre of milk typically costs AUD 3.17.
A 500g loaf of fresh white bread typically costs AUD 3.09.
A pack of 20 cigarettes typically costs AUD 42.94.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, 1 litre | AUD 3.17 | AUD 1.32– |
| Fresh white bread, 500g | AUD 3.09 | AUD 1.58– |
| Eggs, 12 large | AUD 11.21 | AUD 4.20– |
| Local cheese, 1kg | AUD 12.26 | Not available |
| Chicken fillets, 1kg | AUD 13.63 | AUD 12.26– |
| Beef round, 1kg | AUD 19.42 | Not available |
| Apples, 1kg | AUD 6.13 | AUD 5.11– |
| Oranges, 1kg | AUD 5.76 | AUD 5.01– |
| Potatoes, 1kg | AUD 4.77 | AUD 4.08– |
| Lettuce, 1 head | AUD 4.08 | AUD 1.54– |
| White rice, 1kg | AUD 4.91 | AUD 1.44– |
| Tomatoes, 1kg | AUD 7.16 | AUD 3.57– |
| Bananas, 1kg | AUD 4.08 | AUD 2.56– |
| Onions, 1kg | AUD 3.81 | AUD 2.25– |
| Water, 1.5 litre bottle | AUD 2.95 | AUD 1.69– |
| Mid-range bottle of wine | AUD 20.45 | AUD 12.26– |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre bottle | AUD 4.08 | Not available |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | AUD 4.08 | Not available |
| Cigarettes, 20 pack | AUD 42.94 | AUD 40.04– |
Eating out in Broome, WA
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | AUD 30.66 | AUD 28.63– |
| Three-course meal for two | AUD 204 | AUD 204–AUD 204 |
| Fast food combo meal | AUD 30.66 | AUD 30.66–AUD 30.66 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 litre draught | AUD 12.26 | AUD 8.18– |
| Imported beer, 0.33 litre bottle | AUD 10.73 | AUD 10.22– |
| Soft drink, 0.33 litre bottle | AUD 5.62 | AUD 4.60– |
| Water, 0.33 litre bottle | AUD 3.24 | AUD 2.56– |
| Cappuccino | AUD 7.67 | AUD 7.16– |
Transport in Broome, WA
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| One-way public transport ticket | AUD 13.80 | AUD 12.26– |
| Monthly public transport pass | AUD 204 | Not available |
| Gasoline, 1 litre | AUD 2.40 | AUD 2.35– |
| Taxi start | AUD 11.75 | AUD 4.08– |
| Taxi, per km | AUD 2.05 | Not available |
| Taxi waiting, 1 hour | AUD 102 | AUD 102–AUD 102 |
| Volkswagen Golf, new | AUD 40,890 | AUD 40,890–AUD 40,890 |
| Toyota Corolla sedan, new | AUD 33,080 | AUD 32,792– |
Utilities in Broome, WA
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment Monthly | AUD 305 | AUD 304– |
| Broadband internet Monthly | AUD 73.26 | AUD 40.89– |
| Mobile phone plan Monthly | AUD 61.34 | AUD 61.34–AUD 61.34 |
How is Broome, WA for families?
A family of four with two adults and two children may need a gross household income of AUD 185,000 a year in Broome, WA, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs AUD 1,585 a month.
A three-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs AUD 4,293 a month.
Broome, WA scores 25/100 on Numbeo's safety index.
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Family of four, excluding rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | AUD 7,838 | Not applicable |
| Family of four, including rent Monthly, Numbeo household estimate | AUD 12,132 | Not applicable |
| Private preschool or kindergarten Monthly | AUD 1,585 | AUD 1,329– |
| International primary school Annual | AUD 12,267 | Not available |
Leisure and clothing in Broome, WA
| Item | Average price | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Gym membership Monthly | AUD 235 | AUD 194– |
| Tennis court rental, 1 hour | AUD 23.01 | AUD 20.45– |
| Cinema ticket | AUD 25.55 | AUD 25.55– |
| Jeans | AUD 158 | AUD 153– |
| Summer dress from a chain store | AUD 102 | AUD 51.11– |
| Nike running shoes | AUD 230 | AUD 204– |
| Men's leather business shoes | AUD 281 | AUD 256– |
Source: Numbeo, 1 June 2026.
What salary do I need to live in Broome, WA?
By combining Numbeo's living-cost estimates with the tax rates in Australia, we can estimate the gross salary you would need to live in Broome, WA. Use the calculator below to see how much you would need to live in Broome, WA, and where your money goes.
Recommended gross salary
AUD 55,926
Needed to support 1 adult and no children in Broome, WA, living in a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre.
- Take-home pay
- AUD 47,241
- Living costs
- AUD 47,241
- Tax and contributions
- AUD 8,684
Where your salary goes
- Living costsAUD 47,24184.5%
- Income tax and contributionsAUD 8,68415.5%
| Operator | Item | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | AUD 55,926 | |
| − | Income tax and contributions | AUD 8,684 |
| = | Take-home pay | AUD 47,241 |
| − | Rent | AUD 21,058 |
| − | Groceries | AUD 6,477 |
| − | Eating out | AUD 5,745 |
| − | Transport | AUD 2,453 |
| − | Utilities | AUD 4,311 |
| − | Leisure | AUD 3,097 |
| − | Other estimated costs | AUD 4,099 |
| = | Left over: savings target | AUD 0 |
AUD 55,926 gross salary modelled as one employment income gives a 15.5% effective tax rate and AUD 8,684 estimated deductions a year. Use our salary tax calculator for a more detailed estimate.
What the estimate includes
- Rent for your housing choice and Numbeo's household living costs for your household size
- National income tax for 2025/26
- Employee social contributions, simplified
What it doesn't include
- Regional, state or local income tax
- Joint filing, partner income and household allowances
- Age, pension, expat-regime or special-residency rules
- Bonuses, benefits and other income
- Child care or school unless you choose it
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How each cost is worked out
Rent. The selected one-bedroom apartment outside the centre in Broome, WA costs an estimated AUD 1,755 per month. AUD 1,755 per month × 12 months = AUD 21,058 a year.
Groceries. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Broome, WA spends an estimated AUD 540 on groceries per month. AUD 540 per month × 12 months = AUD 6,477 a year.
Eating out. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Broome, WA spends an estimated AUD 479 on eating out per month. AUD 479 per month × 12 months = AUD 5,745 a year.
Transport. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Broome, WA spends an estimated AUD 204 on transport per month. AUD 204 per month × 12 months = AUD 2,453 a year.
Utilities. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Broome, WA spends an estimated AUD 359 on utilities per month. AUD 359 per month × 12 months = AUD 4,311 a year.
Leisure. Numbeo estimates a household of one person in Broome, WA spends an estimated AUD 258 on leisure per month. AUD 258 per month × 12 months = AUD 3,097 a year.
Other estimated costs. Numbeo's household estimate for miscellaneous costs: this may include things like clothing, shoes and entertainment costs. AUD 342 per month × 12 months = AUD 4,099 a year.
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Tax estimate assumptions
Tax year 2025/26. One resident employee and one employment income are assumed. Resident rates for 2025/26 financial year (1 Jul 2025 – 30 Jun 2026). Stage 3 tax cuts apply from 1 Jul 2024. Excludes Low Income Tax Offset (LITO, max AUD 700) and Medicare Levy Surcharge (1–1.5% for high earners without private health cover).
Important
This calculator gives an estimate of the income needed to cover living costs. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. It uses Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026, Australia's tax rules for 2025/26 and Wise exchange rates of 21 October 2026, and models one employment income. Check your figures with the salary tax calculator or the official rules in PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries / ATO.
Figures for 1 adult, outside the centre, no savings target.
Cost of living in Broome, WA: common questions
Is Broome, WA expensive to live in?
Broome, WA is one of the most expensive cities in both Australia and Oceania.
A single person spends about AUD 2,182 a month excluding rent, against AUD 1,696 in the typical city in Australia (the median of 21 cities, Numbeo, as of 1 June 2026).
Worldwide, Broome, WA costs the same as or more than 90% of the 1,942 cities with a Numbeo household estimate, which makes it one of the most expensive cities.
What salary do you need to live in Broome, WA?
A single person may need a gross salary of at least AUD 56,000 a year to cover estimated living costs in Broome, WA, renting a one-bedroom apartment outside the centre and saving nothing.
This is an estimate from Numbeo prices as of 1 June 2026 and Australia's tax rules for 2025/26. Use the salary calculator to add your household, housing and a savings target.
How much is rent in Broome, WA?
A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre typically costs AUD 2,198 a month, and AUD 1,755 outside the centre, according to Numbeo averages as of 1 June 2026.
A three-bedroom apartment costs about AUD 4,293 a month in the centre and AUD 4,191 outside it.
Broome, WA is the 11th most expensive city in Australia for a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre.
How much does a family spend in Broome, WA?
A family of four spends about AUD 7,838 a month on living costs excluding rent, or AUD 12,132 including rent, according to Numbeo's household estimate as of 1 June 2026.
With two adults earning and a three-bedroom home outside the centre, the household may need a gross income of AUD 185,000 a year, excluding childcare costs.
Private preschool or kindergarten typically costs AUD 1,585 a month per child.
How does Broome, WA compare with Australia's other cities?
Broome, WA ranks 4th of 21 cities in Australia for one person's monthly costs including rent, where 1st is the most expensive.
Excluding rent, one person's costs are 28.6% more than in the typical city in Australia.
Where this data comes from
- Living costs and prices
- Numbeo, snapshot of 1 June 2026
- Exchange rates
- Wise mid-market rates, 21 October 2026
- Tax rules
- Expatica salary tax calculator, Australia 2025/26
- Locations and population
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 1 October 2026
- Regions for continent ranks
- UN M49 regions
Important
All amounts are indicative estimates, not quotes or financial advice. Numbeo's prices are reported by users, so coverage and recency vary by city: check rents and prices locally before you commit to a move.
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How living costs and salaries are calculated
- Your household size (adults and children, one to six people) picks Numbeo's household estimate for groceries, eating out, transport, utilities, leisure and rent.
- Rent is replaced by the price of a one-bedroom apartment (one or two people) or a three-bedroom apartment (three or more), in or outside the centre. A flatshare, for one adult without children, is a third of a three-bedroom home.
- "Other estimated costs" is Numbeo's household total less the named categories, not a separately reported price. Where a total is below its own categories, we use the categories, and a larger household's costs other than rent are never lower than a smaller household's.
- Child care and school are optional: preschool uses the city's monthly price for each child, international primary school its annual fee spread over 12 months. Children's ages, eligibility and public provision are not modelled.
- The salary is the gross income that leaves these costs, plus your savings target, after tax under Expatica's rules for Australia (2025/26). One adult has one employment income; two adults are two earners splitting it evenly, with no joint filing or household allowances. What the tax model covers is listed with the result.
- Numbeo's figures are in US dollars, converted with one set of Wise mid-market rates. Without them, amounts stay in US dollars and no salary is estimated.
How cities are compared and matched
- A typical city is the median of one person's monthly costs across the 21 cities in Australia in this guide and across the 1,942 cities worldwide with a Numbeo household estimate. Each row is its own median, so the rows do not add up.
- Ranks put the most expensive city first, and equal estimates share a rank. The worldwide percentile is the share of those 1,942 cities whose one-person monthly total, rent included, is the same or lower than Broome, WA's.
- Nearby cities are places in this guide, possibly across a border, by straight-line distance between GeoNames location points.
- Comparable cities are in the same GeoNames population band (under 100,000, 100,000–499,999, 500,000–999,999, or 1 million and above; a neighbouring band, labelled, when a band has too few countries), one per country, outside Australia and not already listed as nearby. Population years and boundaries vary, so the bands are rough size guides.
- The match score compares a single person's costs excluding rent and the rent of a central one-bedroom apartment. For each, we divide the lower city's price by the higher; the score is the square root of the two ratios multiplied together, × 100. If both prices are 80% of the other city's, the match is 80%; if both are twice as high, 50%. It measures how close the costs are, not which city is cheaper or how alike they are to live in.