Summary of cost of living in Gold Coast, Australia: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,286.5$ (5,089.6A$) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 915.8$ (1,418.2A$) without rent. Gold Coast is 36.8% less expensive than New York (without rent).
Adult and child passes are available ($10 and $5) and allow travel on Gold Coast buses and trams for the day until 3am. Go explore Gold Coast cards can be purchased from 7/11 stores and can be topped up at the ticket machines on our stations, or at 7/11 stores.
Gold CoastThe surfer city of the Gold Coast is home to countless clubs and bars, blaring out dance hit after dance hit. With so many venues all within walking distance of each other, bar crawls are very popular. You can go it alone, or there are plenty of places that organise group bar crawls.
Traveling by train from Gold Coast to Brisbane usually takes one hour and 32 minutes, but the fastest Airtrain Brisbane train can make the trip in one hour and 18 minutes.
Warm and Welcoming People: The locals in the Gold Coast are known for their friendly and warm nature. Visitors will be greeted with a smile and a helping hand, making them feel right at home.
Surfers Paradise. The heartbeat of the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise is an epicenter of activity with its many bars, cafes, nightclubs, restaurants and shops and a transient population. ...
The beautiful Gold Coast is one of the most popular places to visit in Australia. Thanks to its subtropical climate, vacationers can enjoy its miles of sun-soaked beaches all year round.