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October 2026 reading
The Ristretto Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Ristretto in Gold Coast

A Ristretto in Gold Coast costs $4.63 at the median café — +2.8% above the national median of $4.50.

Gold Coast median
$4.63
Across 20 venues in Gold Coast that priced a Ristretto this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Gold Coast price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$3.50 p10median $4.63$5.43 p90
Strong sample
n=20 venues · spread $3.50–$5.43 · October 2026
Gold Coast vs the rest
Gold Coast
$4.63
Melbourne
$5.00
Cairns
$4.80
Mackay
$4.80
Newcastle
$4.70
Australia
$4.50
Ristretto prices in Gold Coast — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Ristretto in Gold Coast?

A Ristretto in Gold Coast costs $4.63 at the median café, based on 20 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $4.19 and $5.03.

Is a Ristretto in Gold Coast dearer than the national average?

Gold Coast's median of $4.63 sits +2.8% above the national median of $4.50.

What is the full price range?

Across Gold Coast, 80% of cafés charge between $3.50 and $5.43 for a Ristretto. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

What else costs what in Gold Coast
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.85 +0.9%Iced Latte $7.00 0.0%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Hot Chocolate $5.65 +2.7%Latte $5.90 +5.4%Long Black $5.40 +1.9%Mocha $6.00 0.0%Short Black $4.45 −1.1%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Matcha Latte $7.00 +6.1%Iced Chocolate $7.50 0.0%Piccolo $4.50 0.0%

This is the Gold Coast reading of the Ristretto Index — part of the full Gold Coast reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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