Hobart
Hobart is the capital of Tasmania and Australia's second-oldest city (founded 1804) a 250,000-person harbour city at the foot of Mount Wellington (Kunanyi, 1,271 m) on the Derwent estuary at the southern end of the Australian continent. The city has been transformed in the past 15 years by MONA the Museum of Old and New Art, founded 2011 by Hobart-born professional gambler David Walsh the most important contemporary-art museum in the southern hemisphere, which has single-handedly turned Tasmania into one of the world's great cultural-tourism destinations. Tasmania holds 20% of its land area as UNESCO Wilderness World Heritage (Cradle Mountain, the South West Wilderness, the Walls of Jerusalem) among the most untouched temperate rainforest on earth plus the legendary Bay of Fires, Wineglass Bay (Freycinet), and Bruny Island 30 minutes south by ferry. The cool-climate Tasmanian food and drink scene pinot noir, sparkling wine, single-malt whisky (Lark, Sullivans Cove, Overeem), oysters, Bruny Island cheese, Cape Grim beef has become the most acclaimed in Australia. Salamanca Place (the rebuilt 1830s sandstone-warehouse waterfront) hosts Australia's largest weekly outdoor market every Saturday and is the heart of the city's café and gallery scene. A one-bedroom in Battery Point or Salamanca costs AUD $1,800–2,200/month.
What it costs to live in Hobart, Australia: rent from $1,300/mo, about $2,400/mo all-in for one person. Visa options, safety, internet and climate scores for anyone relocating — compare Hobart with 355 other cities on Jonzy.
Best for: Wilderness and nature lovers, Art and culture enthusiasts, Cool-climate wine, whisky and food, Sailors.
- Rent from $1,300/mo, about $2,400/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 92/100 · Internet 80/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Hard process, about 16 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $3,200/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Hobart
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $1,300/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $480/mo |
| Transport | $90/mo |
| Healthcare | $150/mo |
| Utilities | $160/mo |
| Other essentials | $220/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $2,400/mo |
How Hobart stacks up
- Rent eats about 54% of a one-person monthly budget in Hobart — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$2,400/mo all-in, Hobart runs about 71% pricier than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$3,200/mo) covers roughly 133% of one person's costs — comfortable on local pay.
- Its strongest catalog score is safety (92/100); the weakest is climate (60/100).
Is Hobart right for you?
Highlights
- Fast, reliable internet (80/100).
- Very safe by catalog scores (92/100).
- Large expat community — quick to plug into.
- Clean air (AQI ~18).
Watch-outs
- Above-median cost of living for the catalog.
- Tougher long-stay visa path (rated Hard).
Quality of life in Hobart
- Safety: 92/100
- Internet speed: 80/100
- Climate: 60/100
- Healthcare: 84/100
- Expat community: 75/100
Taxes in Hobart
0–45% progressive PIT plus 2% Medicare levy
Living in Australia
Australia is a high-income OECD federation with universal healthcare (Medicare), strong worker protections, and one of the world's highest minimum wages. Income is taxed at 19–45% progressive (the first AUD $18,200 is tax-free) plus a 2% Medicare levy. There is no inheritance tax. Pathways to permanent residency include skilled migration (Express Entry-style points system: subclass 189 Skilled Independent and 190 State Nominated), employer sponsorship (subclass 482 TSS and 186 Employer Nomination), the 491 Regional Skilled visa (which prioritises Hobart, Launceston, and other regional centres), and the Working Holiday programme (subclass 417/462) for many nationalities aged 18–35. The AUD floats freely and is commodity-linked.
Hobart relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Hobart?
A single person typically spends about $2,400/month in Hobart, including rent (from $1,300/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Hobart?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Hobart: rent from $1,300, food $480, transport $90, healthcare $150, utilities $160, and other essentials $220 — about $2,400/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Hobart a good place to relocate?
On this page, Hobart scores 80/100 for internet, 92/100 for safety, and 60/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Hobart?
Long-stay relocation routes for Hobart depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Skills in Demand Visa / Global Talent" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Australia against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Hobart?
Core costs for one person run about $2,400/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $3,400/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $3,200/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Hobart best for?
Hobart tends to suit wilderness and nature lovers, art and culture enthusiasts, cool-climate wine, whisky and food and sailors — based on its cost profile (about $2,400/mo all-in), 80/100 internet, 92/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Hobart expensive to live in?
At about $2,400/mo all-in for one person, Hobart is among the more expensive cities in the catalog — roughly 71% above the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Hobart safe to live in?
Hobart scores 92/100 on Jonzy's safety index, among the safer cities in the catalog. For families specifically it rates 90/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Hobart good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 80/100 — fast and dependable enough for video-heavy remote work. The expat and nomad scene rates 75/100, and work-life balance 88/100. Combined with ~$2,400/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Hobart; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Hobart?
Hobart scores 60/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 220 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Hobart?
Typical tax snapshot for Hobart, Australia: 0–45% progressive PIT plus 2% Medicare levy. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.