Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% 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$24 | AU$26 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$16 | AU$14 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$9 | AU$5.70 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.03 | AU$1.84 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 | AU$6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$12 | AU$9 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 | AU$4.16 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.71 | AU$3.58 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$8 | AU$7 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 | AU$24 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.30 | AU$3.09 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 | AU$1.66 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% more expensive than 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$4,075 | AU$3,153 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,763 | AU$2,298 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 | AU$225 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,204 | AU$2,446 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,960 | AU$2,021 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$200 | AU$127 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$73 | AU$61 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$761 | AU$546 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$243 | AU$186 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 | AU$11 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$44 | AU$38 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$118 | AU$96 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$150 | AU$58 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 | AU$133 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$205 | AU$147 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 64% more expensive than 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$37,839 | AU$35,750 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.89 | AU$1.94 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 | AU$82 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 | AU$31 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 | AU$6 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 | AU$13 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 | AU$81 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$6 | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 | AU$7 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.99 | AU$3.62 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.31 | AU$3.06 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$43 | AU$30 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Gold Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$85 | AU$65 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 | AU$33 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$416 | AU$122 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$134 | AU$112 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 | AU$19 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.65 | AU$5.21 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$14 | AU$9 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$954 | AU$626 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 | AU$0.49 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$93 | AU$88 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$48 | AU$37 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 450 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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