Tattoo Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of your tattoo. Real Australian studio rates by city, style and size — updated for 2026.
$440 – $1,750
Based on 2–5h of work at $$220–$$350/hr
Half-day session.
This is a guide based on average Australian studio pricing. Top-tier artists in Melbourne with multi-month waitlists charge above this range. Most studios also have a shop minimum of about $150.
How this worksWe multiply estimated session hours by city-typical hourly rates, then apply a style modifier (realism takes longer per square cm than minimalist, etc.). Real quotes will vary by artist seniority, design complexity and placement.