“Is Australia affordable? I think it is definitely more expensive than the UK in many ways but there are areas where life is cheaper, so it's swings and roundabouts as to which one is actually cheaper.”

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode about the real costs of living in Brisbane in 2025, Karen breaks down everything you need to know to budget confidently for your new life in Brisbane, including.

• Housing costs: Rent, utilities, insurance and more
• Transport & registration: Car registration, fuel, insurance
• Lifestyle expenses:  Food shopping, take aways, eating out, clubs, subscriptions and attraction passes
• Other bills & subscriptions: Internet, phone, streaming services, and miscellaneous regular costs
• and so much more. 

 Additional resources

• Get the Ultimate Emigration Checklist Bundle 
• Related podcasts about costs: Episode 10: Australia is expensive: True or false, Episode 30: How much do you really need for your move to Australia...and is it worth it?
• Podcasts about buying a home: 37 How the Olympics is going to shape Brisbane's property market, 35 Strategies for buying and negotiating property,  33 Rent, buy, invest in Queensland, 27 Buying your home in Queensland the smart way, 22 Buying a home in Melbourne 
• Blog post: The cost of living in Brisbane
• Blog posts: Guide to schools in Australia, Choosing a high school in Australia 
• Visit the Move to Australia Directory to find buyer's agents, mortgage brokers and more.
• Comparison sites: iSelect, Compare the Market, Finder, Energy Made Easy

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