Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 109 different people.
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 4% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 | AU$26 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 | AU$13 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 | AU$4.96 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.70 | AU$1.72 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 | AU$5.44 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 | AU$7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 | AU$4.11 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 | AU$3.10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 | AU$21 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.77 | AU$2.39 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 | AU$1.92 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,070 | AU$3,136 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,063 | AU$2,311 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$247 | AU$225 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,757 | AU$1,884 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,421 | AU$2,412 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$198 | AU$127 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 | AU$57 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$892 | AU$546 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$286 | AU$276 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 | AU$17 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 | AU$30 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$112 | AU$86 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$72 | AU$58 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$155 | AU$115 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$172 | AU$116 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 | AU$35,463 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.02 | AU$1.92 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$165 | AU$164 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 | AU$30 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 | AU$6 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 | AU$13 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 | AU$80 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 | AU$7 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 | AU$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.33 | AU$3.62 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 | AU$3.06 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 | AU$39 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 | AU$70 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 | AU$33 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$368 | AU$122 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 | AU$106 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 | AU$21 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.71 | AU$5.03 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 | AU$9 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$658 | AU$524 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 | AU$0.49 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 | AU$88 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 | AU$37 | + 14% | |
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TOTAL | - 0% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 802 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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