How much do you need to earn to live here, after Australia takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Australia's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Hobart is roughly $2,978/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think $3,466/month gross ($3,085 net after ~11% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $1,550 Cheapest neighborhood (New Town) | $1,800 Median neighborhood | $1,925 Premium neighborhood (Battery Point) |
| Groceries | $490 | $588 | $735 |
| Transport | $110 | $110 | $110 |
| Utilities | $275 | $275 | $275 |
| Dining & Entertainment | $260 | $312 | $390 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | $2,685 | $3,085 | $3,435 |
$2,978/month gross
$3,466/month gross
$3,922/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 6 neighborhoods in Hobart.
New Town
10 min by bus
$1,550 - $1,800
South Hobart
10 min by bus
$1,600 - $1,850
North Hobart
10 min by bus
$1,650 - $1,900
Battery Point
10 min by walk
$1,800 - $2,050
Sandy Bay
10 min by bus
$1,750 - $2,000
Hobart CBD
0 min by walk
$1,700 - $1,950
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Australia's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least $2,978/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Hobart. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for $3,466/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Australia.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 6 neighborhoods in Hobart is approximately $1,800/month. Rents range from $1,550 in New Town to $2,050 in Battery Point.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Hobart cost approximately $490. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Australia are progressive. At the budget salary level of $2,978/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 10%. At the comfortable level of $3,466/month, it rises to approximately 11%. This includes income tax and social contributions.