Is there a site that can tell you the average cost of living for a single person in the cities vs regional areas?

doubt it broseph, too many variables

http://www.abs.gov.au/ maybe?

Thinking about taking the $3000?

Fuelwatch and Grocerywatch could have helped.... if they were ever built. HAH!

They seem to have a pretty good idea at the bank when you're apply for a home loan. The word on the street with them is $1500/mth per couple for basics - food, petrol, etc (but not rent/mortgage)