- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Melbourne
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (C$5.48) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.86 (C$5.76) | C$5.67 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (C$1.60) | C$2.31 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.75 (C$4.67) | C$2.54 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (C$3.01) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.21 (C$4.14) | C$3.55 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.24 (C$3.18) | C$3.02 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (C$1.26) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$15 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 (C$3.30) | C$2.18 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (C$1.86) | C$1.87 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (C$1,223) | C$1,209 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,019 (C$1,985) | C$1,030 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$343 (C$338) | C$104 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,982 (C$1,948) | C$919 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,465 (C$1,440) | C$695 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$266 (C$262) | C$64 | + 307% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$586 (C$576) | C$393 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (C$177) | C$111 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$13) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$29) | C$25 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (C$106) | C$58 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$70 (C$69) | C$41 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$149 (C$146) | C$96 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 (C$146) | C$87 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,777 (C$26,326) | C$23,851 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (C$1.10) | C$1.19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (C$60) | C$47 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 (C$67) | C$80 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 (C$4.95) | C$2.88 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (C$5.44) | C$3.82 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.94 (C$2.89) | C$3.16 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (C$3.59) | C$2.53 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$26) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 (C$53) | C$45 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (C$38) | C$26 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$290 (C$285) | C$84 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (C$48) | C$89 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 (C$17) | C$9 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.18 (C$4.11) | C$5.72 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (C$5.85) | C$5.43 | + 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$682 (C$671) | C$850 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$76 (C$75) | C$34 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,544
(AU$4,622)
in Melbourne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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