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Car Running Costs Calculator (Australia)
Work out what your car really costs per year and per fortnight in A$: fuel, rego, CTP, insurance, servicing and tyres.
The car is one of the biggest household costs, and most of it arrives in lumps: rego, insurance, servicing, tyres. Add it all up and divide by 26 to see the real per-fortnight cost.
What to add up
- Fuel or charging
- Registration and CTP (rules vary by state)
- Comprehensive insurance
- Servicing and tyres
- Tolls and parking
- Loan repayments
Per fortnight
Add the yearly total and divide by 26. Put that amount in a car sinking fund every pay.
NSW drivers
See our NSW rego cost guide.
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General information only, not financial or tax advice.
FAQ
Why divide by 26?
There are 26 fortnights in a year.
Does rego cost the same everywhere?
No, it varies by state and vehicle.
Can I track more than one car?
Yes, the Car & Rego Costs app handles multiple vehicles.
Try it in an app
Car & Rego (A$19, one-off): Every fuel fill, toll, service and rego in one place, with due-date reminders and your true cost per week and per km.
Sinking Funds (A$19, one-off): Save a little each pay for the big bills you know are coming: rego, insurance, Christmas, school fees, holidays.