Brisbane vs London: cost of living for digital nomads
Brisbane, Australia and London, United Kingdom, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Brisbane is about 29% cheaper than London for a month of nomad living ($2,715 vs $3,830).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,350 in Brisbane against $2,100 in London.
- Brisbane scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Brisbane is tropical; London is temperate.
Brisbane wins 6 of the measured lines; London wins 0.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Brisbane or London?
Brisbane is cheaper: about $2,715/month against $3,830/month in London, roughly 29% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Brisbane or London?
Brisbane scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for London.
Which has faster internet, Brisbane or London?
Brisbane and London have about the same typical internet speed, 220 Mbps.
| Line | Brisbane | London |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,715 | $3,830 |
| Rent | $1,350 | $2,100 |
| Food | $590 | $700 |
| Transport | $85 | $180 |
| Coworking | $180 | $250 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 220 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | coast | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Brisbane September 11, 2026, London September 11, 2026.