9. Gold Coast, Queensland
Numbeo rank: 9
Expatistan rank: 8
Average: 8.5
Originally known as “South Coast”, Gold Coast owes its name to the inflated real estate prices in the area, as well as consumer goods. Today, it is the most populous non-capital city in Australia, and true to its name, is the 9th most expensive city to live in the country. Tourism is the city’s biggest draw, attracting around 10 million tourists a year.
