- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Canada
- Melbourne
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 1% 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$5.54) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.88 (C$5.84) | C$5.67 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 (C$1.62) | C$2.40 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (C$6) | C$4.13 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.72 (C$4.69) | C$2.54 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 (C$3.04) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.15 (C$4.13) | C$3.55 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.25 (C$3.23) | C$3.02 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 (C$1.28) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (C$18) | C$15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 (C$3.33) | C$2.18 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 (C$1.88) | C$1.87 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 63% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 (C$1,237) | C$1,186 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,972 (C$1,961) | C$982 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$340 (C$338) | C$104 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,962 (C$1,951) | C$919 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,487 (C$1,479) | C$695 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$282 (C$281) | C$64 | + 337% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 (C$35) | C$39 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$573 (C$570) | C$393 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (C$174) | C$111 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (C$12) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 (C$29) | C$25 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 (C$108) | C$61 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$69 (C$69) | C$41 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 (C$143) | C$95 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$145 (C$144) | C$87 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,955 (C$27,799) | C$23,851 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 (C$1.12) | C$1.19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 (C$61) | C$47 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 (C$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (C$10) | C$7 | + 28% | |
| 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 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.15 (C$5.12) | C$2.88 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 (C$5.50) | C$3.82 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 (C$3.01) | C$3.16 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.66 (C$3.64) | C$2.53 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (C$26) | C$19 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (C$52) | C$45 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (C$39) | C$26 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$288 (C$287) | C$84 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 (C$49) | C$89 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (C$18) | C$9 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.18 (C$4.16) | C$5.72 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 (C$5.92) | C$5.43 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | AU$195 (C$194) | C$141 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 (C$0.46) | C$1.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (C$72) | C$34 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 (C$10) | C$10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,619
(AU$4,645)
in Melbourne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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