Hobart

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Explore the history, neighborhoods, food, and culture of Hobart.

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☀️ Weather Forecast

Thu Jan 15
17°C / 63°F
Low: 11°C / 51°F
Fri Jan 16
17°C / 63°F
Low: 11°C / 51°F
Sat Jan 17
18°C / 65°F
Low: 11°C / 52°F

📊 Core Metrics

Rent (1BD)
$893
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
9.2
Out of 10
Internet
94
Mbps Avg
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources

Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic estimates.
Safety: Aggregated from national crime statistics and State Department advisory levels.
Note: Prices are estimates only and may vary by neighborhood.

🌍 Demographics

  • Population247,086
  • RegionTasmania
  • ClimateTemperate
  • Elevation19 m

🛂 Immigration & Visas

Tourist Stay: 90 Days

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
For skilled workers who want to live and work permanently in Australia.
🕒 Validity: 60 Mo
Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
For skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government.
🕒 Validity: 60 Mo
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Allows employers to sponsor skilled workers to fill positions they can't fill with an Australian worker.
🕒 Validity: 48 Mo
Citizenship Path: Eligible after 4 years of residency. (Dual Citizenship Allowed)

💰 Cost of Living Breakdown

Housing & Utilities

  • Basic utilities for 85m2 Apartment including Electricity, Heating or Cooling, Water and Garbage$233.19
  • Internet, 60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL$63.88
  • Tennis Court Rent, 1 Hour on Weekend$14.46
  • One bedroom apartment in city centre1,133.48
  • One bedroom apartment outside of city centre$893.37
  • Three bedroom apartment in city centre2,438.86
  • Three bedroom apartment outside of city centre1,528.52
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment in City Center3,536.33
  • Price per m2 to Buy Apartment Outside of City Center2,574.59

Transportation

  • One-way Ticket, Local Transport$2.47
  • Taxi Start, Normal Tariff$3.35
  • Taxi, price for 1 km, Normal Tariff$1.85
  • Taxi, price for 1 hour Waiting, Normal Tariff$26.37
  • Gasoline, 1 liter$1.22
  • Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)21,107.27
  • Cinema ticket, 1 Seat$15.42

Food & Groceries

  • Meal in Inexpensive Restaurant$13.88
  • Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course$65.55
  • McMeal at McDonalds or Alternative Combo Meal$9.25
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Draught$6.94
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$6.17
  • Water, 0.33 liter Bottle$1.97
  • Milk, Regular,1 liter$1.05
  • Loaf of Fresh White Bread, 0.5 kg$1.93
  • White Rice, 1 kg$2.11
  • Eggs, 12 pack$4.09
  • Local Cheese, 1 kg$8.38
  • Chicken Breasts, Boneless and Skinless, 1 kg$8.10
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat, 1 kg$11.18
  • Apples, 1 kg$3.50
  • Banana, 1 kg$2.57
  • Oranges, 1 kg$3.01
  • Tomato, 1 kg$3.66
  • Potato, 1 kg$2.75
  • Onion, 1 kg$1.87
  • Lettuce, 1 head$2.14
  • Water, 1.5 liter Bottle$2.01
  • Bottle of Wine, Mid-Range Price$13.50
  • Domestic Beer, 0.5 liter Bottle$3.45
  • Imported Beer, 0.33 liter Bottle$3.18
  • Monthly Pass, Regular Price$59.77
  • Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local, price per 1 min, No Discounts or Plans$0.13
  • Pair of Running Shoes, Mid-Range Price$107.16

Lifestyle & Entertainment

  • Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult$53.73
  • Private Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly for 1 Child1,846.55
  • International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child7,069.18
  • Pair of Jeans in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$77.87
  • Pair of Leather Business Shoes$90.01

Other

  • Cappuccino$3.59
  • Coca-Cola, 0.33 liter Bottle$2.51
  • Pack of Cigarettes$21.59
  • Average Monthly Net Salary, After Tax3,753.53
  • Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages for 20 Years Fixed-Rate, Yearly, Fixed-Rate4.53 %
  • Summer Dress in a Chain Store Like George, H&M, Zara, etc.$47.92