Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (£12) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (£8) | £6 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (£4.21) | £3.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (£0.95) | £1.10 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (£3.91) | £3.44 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (£3.63) | £2.05 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (£4.54) | £3.39 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (£2.36) | £2.03 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (£1.74) | £0.87 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (£3.31) | £1.81 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (£12) | £8 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.89 (£2.11) | £2.04 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.87 (£1.56) | £0.91 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,018 (£1,637) | £1,491 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,021 (£1,096) | £1,037 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 (£136) | £272 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,265 (£1,229) | £852 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 (£919) | £865 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 (£92) | £84 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (£34) | £27 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$502 (£272) | £347 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 (£145) | £102 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (£7) | £7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (£20) | £13 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 56% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$112 (£61) | £63 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$100 (£54) | £28 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (£93) | £67 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (£97) | £62 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 20% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (£16,676) | £24,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.02 (£1.10) | £1.52 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$178 (£97) | £65 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (£14) | £13 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (£5.91) | £7 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (£6) | £8 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (£45) | £100 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (£3.72) | £3.66 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (£3.09) | £1.98 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (£3.58) | £3.40 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.33 (£2.35) | £1.99 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (£1.63) | £1.92 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (£18) | £13 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Birmingham (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Birmingham | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (£32) | £23 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (£24) | £18 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 (£196) | £93 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$139 (£75) | £49 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (£11) | £8 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.89 (£2.66) | £3.15 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (£5.94) | £4.04 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$707 (£383) | £444 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.59 (£0.32) | £0.19 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (£43) | £31 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (£23) | £11 | + 105% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 893 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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