Queensland
Heritage-listed hotel in Brisbane, Australia
Australia
Brisbane
capital city of Queensland, Australia
23°C · this month$4,250/mo2,706,9660 m11 missions from 11 countries
Live & travel in Brisbane
Monthly budget
$4,250/mo
Prices vs USA: 94%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.456 AUD
Internet access
96%
of people online
Air quality
6.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English
Emergency
106 · 112 · 000
Plug types
AS/NZS 3112
Calling code
+61
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 17, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMaySeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 71%
Embassies & consulates in Brisbane
11 missions from 11 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate General 3
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Brisbane
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Queensland
Heritage-listed hotel in Brisbane, Queensland
Where to eat in Brisbane
Restaurants and cafés
- Beach HouseBudget
Shop 58, Level E, Myer Centre Corner Elizabeth and Albert St
- Pancake ManorBudget
18 Charlotte St
- Le Bon ChoixMid-range
379 Queen St
- AlchemySplurge
175 Eagle St
- E'cco BistroSplurge
63 Skyring Tce
- ModaSplurge
The Barracks 61
- Continental CafeSplurge
21 Barker St
- Harvey'sSplurge
4/31 James St
- La Macelleria GelateriaSplurge
10/29 Florence St, Teneriffe
- Mecca BahSplurge
5/70 Longland St
- Ahmet's Turkish RestaurantSplurge
10/168 Grey St, South Brisbane
- Brisbane German ClubSplurge
416 Vulture St
Bars and nightlife
- Regatta
543 Coronation Drive, Toowong
- Royal Exchange (RE) Hotel
10 High St
- Oxford 152
152 Oxford St
- Breakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith Dve, Albion
- Brew
Lower Burnett Ln
- Birdees
608 Ann St
- Green Beacon Brewing Co.
26 Helen St
- Covent Garden West End
142 Boundary St, West End
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Brisbane · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Brisbane?
The travel guide to Brisbane lists Beach House, Pancake Manor, Le Bon Choix, Alchemy, and E'cco Bistro.
Is Brisbane safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Australia at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.9 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Brisbane?
Roughly $4,250 per month for a remote worker, based on Australia price levels (94% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Brisbane in November?
In November Brisbane averages a high of 37°C, a low of 12°C and about 92 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Brisbane?
11 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Nauru (Consulate General), and Taiwan (Embassy).
Cities in Australia
3.9 / 5Australia
Canberra
$4,250/mo · 16°C
3.9 / 5Australia
Melbourne
$4,250/mo · 16°C
4.0 / 5Australia
New South Wales
$4,250/mo · 23°C
4.1 / 5Australia
Perth
$4,250/mo · 19°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.