Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (C$5.78) | C$5.84 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (C$1.09) | C$1.98 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.77 (C$5.05) | C$4.48 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (C$4.23) | C$3.04 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$11 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.40 (C$3.85) | C$4.24 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.52 (C$3.08) | C$3.76 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (C$5.53) | C$3.41 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (C$18) | C$19 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.72 (C$2.38) | C$2.48 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.24 (C$1.96) | C$1.93 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,344 (C$2,052) | C$2,136 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,006 (C$1,756) | C$1,241 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$195 (C$171) | C$133 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,980 (C$1,733) | C$1,120 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,354 (C$1,185) | C$806 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$156 (C$136) | C$66 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$57 (C$50) | C$54 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$533 (C$466) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$233 (C$204) | C$97 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (C$11) | C$10 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 (C$30) | C$25 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$97 (C$85) | C$60 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$63 (C$55) | C$39 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 (C$125) | C$98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$197 (C$173) | C$117 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,646 (C$23,325) | C$22,935 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (C$1.28) | C$1.42 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$148 (C$130) | C$67 | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 (C$23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (C$10) | C$8 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (C$15) | C$22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$70 (C$61) | C$77 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (C$3.92) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (C$3.35) | C$3.11 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.29 (C$3.75) | C$2.46 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$29 (C$25) | C$20 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 (C$48) | C$52 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (C$32) | C$26 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$220 (C$192) | C$117 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$108 (C$95) | C$96 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$16) | C$9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.45 (C$3.90) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 (C$8) | C$7 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$674 (C$590) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.66 (C$0.58) | C$0.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$94 (C$83) | C$35 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (C$29) | C$11 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,164 (AU$8,184) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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