Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (C$17) | C$20 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (C$5.18) | C$5.78 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (C$1.45) | C$1.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (C$4.97) | C$4.18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (C$4.75) | C$3.04 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (C$4.48) | C$4.24 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (C$3.13) | C$3.76 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (C$5.59) | C$3.41 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (C$17) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (C$2.75) | C$2.48 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (C$2.62) | C$1.93 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (C$2,841) | C$2,136 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (C$2,108) | C$1,241 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (C$234) | C$133 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (C$1,776) | C$1,120 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (C$1,396) | C$806 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (C$156) | C$66 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (C$45) | C$54 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (C$348) | C$311 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (C$208) | C$97 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (C$27) | C$25 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (C$99) | C$60 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (C$126) | C$98 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (C$129) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (C$26,805) | C$22,935 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (C$1.36) | C$1.39 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (C$157) | C$67 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$8 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (C$24) | C$22 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (C$70) | C$77 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (C$4.24) | C$3.85 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (C$5.22) | C$4.28 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (C$2.50) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (C$2.96) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (C$35) | C$20 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (C$50) | C$52 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (C$39) | C$26 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (C$222) | C$117 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (C$15) | C$9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (C$4.32) | C$5.42 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (C$622) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (C$70) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (C$33) | C$11 | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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