Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (C$14) | C$10 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.42 (C$1.30) | C$1.98 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (C$6) | C$4.18 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (C$5.95) | C$3.17 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.37 (C$3.99) | C$4.24 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.68 (C$3.36) | C$3.76 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.71 (C$5.20) | C$3.41 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$24 (C$22) | C$19 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.12 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (C$2.52) | C$1.93 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,762 (C$2,519) | C$2,136 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,963 (C$1,790) | C$1,241 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$175 (C$159) | C$124 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,084 (C$1,900) | C$1,120 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,429 (C$1,303) | C$805 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$193 (C$176) | C$66 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (C$55) | C$54 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$552 (C$504) | C$311 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$225 (C$205) | C$97 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$33 (C$30) | C$25 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$122 (C$111) | C$60 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$88 (C$80) | C$39 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$163 (C$149) | C$98 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$153 (C$139) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,488 (C$28,721) | C$22,942 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.86 (C$1.69) | C$1.40 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$153 (C$140) | C$67 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$22 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$83 (C$76) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$6 (C$5.65) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (C$4.53) | C$3.85 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (C$3.19) | C$3.16 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.07 (C$2.80) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$35 (C$32) | C$20 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (C$62) | C$51 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$43 (C$40) | C$27 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$348 (C$317) | C$135 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$119 (C$109) | C$96 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.85 (C$4.43) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (C$9) | C$7 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$668 (C$609) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.19 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$90 (C$82) | C$37 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (C$38) | C$11 | + 251% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 484 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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