Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 18% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (C$21) | C$23 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (C$14) | C$13 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 (C$8) | C$6 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.03 (C$1.81) | C$2.41 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (C$7) | C$4.70 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (C$7) | C$3.95 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$12 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (C$4.59) | C$4.85 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.71 (C$3.31) | C$3.95 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$8 (C$7) | C$3.50 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$18) | C$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.30 (C$3.83) | C$2.68 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (C$2.46) | C$2.16 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 51% 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$4,075 (C$3,629) | C$2,300 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,763 (C$2,460) | C$1,599 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 (C$222) | C$120 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,204 (C$1,963) | C$1,347 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,960 (C$1,745) | C$985 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$200 (C$178) | C$69 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (C$65) | C$60 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$761 (C$677) | C$311 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (C$217) | C$140 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (C$14) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$44 (C$39) | C$26 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 118% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$118 (C$105) | C$70 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$150 (C$133) | C$41 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (C$161) | C$105 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$205 (C$182) | C$120 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 95% 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$37,839 (C$33,692) | C$24,609 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.89 (C$1.69) | C$1.69 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (C$151) | C$60 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$8 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (C$73) | C$77 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$7) | C$6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (C$5.35) | C$4.17 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$4.59 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.99 (C$4.45) | C$3.11 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (C$3.83) | C$3.02 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$43 (C$38) | C$22 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$85 (C$76) | C$61 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (C$40) | C$27 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$416 (C$370) | C$118 | + 213% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$134 (C$119) | C$97 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (C$21) | C$12 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.65 (C$5.03) | C$4.71 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$14 (C$12) | C$7 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$954 (C$850) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (C$0.33) | C$0.24 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$93 (C$83) | C$38 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$48 (C$43) | C$13 | + 238% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 466 prices entered by 54 different people.
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