How much should I spend on a mattress? (in 2022)

It’s one of the most common questions bed shoppers will ask, how much should I spend on a mattress?

The amount of money that you spend on a new mattress will depend on your life situation (e.g. partner), health considerations, firmness preference, and budget. Mattresses range from a few hundred dollars all the way up past $10,000 so it certainly can be difficult to know how much to spend.

How much should I spend on a mattress?

Generally speaking, you can get a very good mattress for between $1,000 – $2,000 (Queen size). With that said, we must emphasise that this is a general guide and the best mattress for each person will depend on a number of factors, not just cost.

We know that buying a new mattress can be confusing and stressful. It’s not usually something that’s budgeted for, and so the tendency is often to spend as little as possible. But in the context of getting a good night’s sleep, we would encourage everyone to stretch your budget as best you can.

You won’t regret getting a great mattress, even if it did cost a little more than you planned. After all, you’ll be using it every night – and that’s something worth spending on.

So after testing over 1,600 mattresses, let’s have a look at 5 different price categories (for a Queen size mattress) and explore the different price categories.

Please note that the following prices are for a queen size mattress.

Under $500

This category would be for those who are on a tight budget. We totally understand that you may not be in a position to spend much on a mattress at this point in your life. Or perhaps you just need something basic for the guest room.

We’ll be honest, it’s tough to find a decent mattress for under $500. Nevertheless, our top picks in this price category are:

• Boutique Mattress – $436.86*
• Osteo Support Mattress – $431.10*

*Once Bedbuyer discount is applied. If you have any questions about these discounts, comment below or please contact us.

$500 – $1,000

Mattress quality improves noticeably when you move up into this price bracket. Even if you’re on a budget, see if you can stretch yourself into this range. There are some great value options in this category, particularly from around $700 upwards.

Our top picks in this range are:

• Noa Mattress – $799*
• Eva Mattress – $850*

*Once Bedbuyer discount is applied. If you have any questions about these discounts, comment below or please contact us.

$1,000 – $2,000

This is the range where most Aussies are happy to spend when it comes to buying a new mattress. There are some very good mattresses in this range, and you’ll find many of them to be comfortable, supportive, and durable.

If this is your preferred price range, our top picks are:

• Sleep Republic Mattress – $1,249*
• Atlantis Mattress – $1,699*

*Once Bedbuyer discount is applied. If you have any questions about these discounts, comment below or please contact us.

$2,000 – $5,000

In this price bracket, you really can get as good a mattress as anyone would need. It’s our opinion that you don’t need to spend any more than about $4,000 on a mattress, and in this range you’ll find many high quality mattresses that come with a real sense of of class and sophistication.

The best ones here are:

• Yinahla Classic Comfort – $2,759.25*
• Dusk&Dawn Signature – $2,649*

*Once Bedbuyer discount is applied. If you have any questions about these discounts, comment below or please contact us.

Over $5,000

If you’re in the fortunate position where you can spend over $5,000 on a new mattress, there are obviously some magnificent products in this price range. Interestingly though, we often preferred mattresses in the $2,000 – $5,000 bracket.

In any case, here are our top picks in this price category:

• Hypnos Balmoral – $7,999
• Silent Partner Chateau – $7,999

How much you spend on a mattress will ultimately come down to a balance of preferences and budget. As we said earlier, you can get a really good mattress for between $1,000 – $2,000 (queen size).

If you can’t spend quite that much, see if you can stretch it around $700. If you can spend more, it’s still really important that you choose a mattress that suits you.

We hope that this article assists you in deciding on a new mattress but if have any questions at all, leave a comment below or please contact us. We are here to help!

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