Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 109% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil)
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| Food | + 94% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 94% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (R$ 87) | R$ 45 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 (R$ 57) | R$ 43 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.03 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.74 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$12 (R$ 42) | R$ 35 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.71 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$8 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 231% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (R$ 74) | R$ 55 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.30 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.21 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 193% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,075 (R$ 14,714) | R$ 4,223 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,763 (R$ 9,976) | R$ 3,145 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 (R$ 902) | R$ 413 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,204 (R$ 7,958) | R$ 3,244 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,960 (R$ 7,076) | R$ 2,379 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$200 (R$ 723) | R$ 394 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 (R$ 262) | R$ 103 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$761 (R$ 2,746) | R$ 1,884 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 (R$ 879) | R$ 498 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (R$ 55) | R$ 31 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$44 (R$ 159) | R$ 23 | + 605% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$118 (R$ 424) | R$ 339 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$150 (R$ 540) | R$ 336 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (R$ 654) | R$ 538 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$205 (R$ 740) | R$ 355 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 98% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$37,839 (R$ 136,621) | R$ 137,889 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.89 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (R$ 612) | R$ 243 | + 152% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (R$ 103) | R$ 37 | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 32% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (R$ 60) | R$ 50 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (R$ 295) | R$ 369 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (R$ 32) | R$ 24 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.70 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$43 (R$ 154) | R$ 67 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 103% more expensive than in Campinas (Brazil) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Campinas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$85 (R$ 307) | R$ 134 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (R$ 160) | R$ 62 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$416 (R$ 1,502) | R$ 350 | + 329% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$134 (R$ 483) | R$ 241 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (R$ 87) | R$ 35 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 18 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$14 (R$ 50) | R$ 14 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$954 (R$ 3,446) | R$ 3,036 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (R$ 1.36) | R$ 1.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$93 (R$ 335) | R$ 129 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$48 (R$ 173) | R$ 10 | + 1573% | |
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TOTAL | + 109% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 804 prices entered by 85 different people.
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