How much pint costs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth
A report using data from Square reveals that the average price of a pint of beer in Australia has risen significantly since 2020. Melbourne currently holds the highest average prices, while Perth remains the most affordable capital city for beer drinkers.
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This highlights the impact of inflation and economic shifts on consumer goods and hospitality costs in major Australian cities.
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Share A A A If you’ve ever done a double-take at the cost of buying a round of beers for your mates at the pub these days, your complaints have been justified: since January 2020, the average price of a pint of beer has risen by nearly $1 every 18 months, or from $9.96 to $13.76 across the nation.
And if you’re in Melbourne, tough luck; you’re typically paying more than the rest of the country for Australia’s favourite beers, according to exclusive data provided by Square.
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