Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Aveiro, Portugal
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€11) | €8 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €6 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (€3.41) | €2.68 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.46 (€0.95) | €0.66 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (€3.27) | €1.79 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (€3.12) | €1.13 | + 176% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (€4.25) | €3.70 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (€2.95) | €1.20 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.20 (€2.07) | €1.14 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (€3.68) | €1.12 | + 229% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (€11) | €4.38 | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (€1.82) | €1.81 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (€1.72) | €0.78 | + 122% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 139% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (€1,871) | €593 | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (€1,388) | €411 | + 238% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (€154) | €113 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (€1,170) | €435 | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (€920) | €342 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (€102) | €70 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (€30) | €18 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (€229) | €405 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (€137) | €91 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €4.94 | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €7 | + 157% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€65) | €76 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (€38) | €27 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (€83) | €93 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (€85) | €67 | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 66% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 66% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (€17,652) | €25,715 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (€0.89) | €1.39 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (€104) | €33 | + 212% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (€14) | €14 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (€4.66) | €6 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (€16) | €7 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (€46) | €57 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.44) | €3.88 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.47 (€2.89) | €3.81 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (€3.44) | €4.09 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (€1.65) | €1.05 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (€1.95) | €2.71 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (€23) | €11 | + 117% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 39% more expensive than in Aveiro (Portugal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€33) | €25 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (€25) | €13 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (€146) | €41 | + 256% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€50) | €32 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (€10) | €4.96 | + 104% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (€2.85) | €1.40 | + 103% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€6) | €2.57 | + 151% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (€410) | €528 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (€0.16) | €0.24 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (€46) | €44 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (€22) | €4.44 | + 387% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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