- 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 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 (C$5.61) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.95 (C$5.99) | C$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (C$1.64) | C$2.38 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.08 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.54 (C$4.58) | C$2.62 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (C$3.08) | C$10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.04 (C$4.08) | C$3.73 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.29 (C$3.31) | C$2.90 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (C$1.30) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (C$19) | C$16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.51 (C$3.54) | C$2.31 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (C$1.91) | C$1.76 | + 8% | |
| 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$1,253) | C$1,186 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,043 (C$2,058) | C$982 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$332 (C$334) | C$117 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,944 (C$1,959) | C$919 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,464 (C$1,475) | C$695 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$266 (C$268) | C$64 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$661 (C$666) | C$392 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$193 (C$195) | C$111 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$108 (C$109) | C$61 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 (C$67) | C$41 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$147 (C$148) | C$95 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$160 (C$161) | C$87 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,197 (C$28,413) | C$22,684 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (C$1.13) | C$1.19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (C$62) | C$47 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (C$19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 (C$69) | C$85 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$5.60 (C$5.64) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.14 (C$5.18) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.35 (C$5.39) | C$3.90 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (C$3.05) | C$3.21 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.85 (C$3.88) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$26) | C$19 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$53) | C$43 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (C$40) | C$27 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$283 (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$50) | C$93 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.16 (C$4.19) | C$5.44 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (C$6.00) | C$5.57 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$215 (C$217) | C$141 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (C$0.46) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$73 (C$73) | C$34 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,171 prices entered by 573 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,580
(AU$3,553)
in Melbourne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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