Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 117% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (S/. 50) | S/. 24 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (S/. 33) | S/. 17 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 (S/. 15) | S/. 8 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (S/. 4.14) | S/. 4.20 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 (S/. 15) | S/. 7 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 (S/. 14) | S/. 3.80 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (S/. 21) | S/. 14 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (S/. 13) | S/. 4.49 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 (S/. 9) | S/. 2.46 | + 255% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 (S/. 15) | S/. 5.66 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (S/. 48) | S/. 41 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.64 (S/. 7) | S/. 1.59 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,943 (S/. 8,244) | S/. 2,893 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (S/. 6,015) | S/. 1,728 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$249 (S/. 697) | S/. 208 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,822 (S/. 5,103) | S/. 2,216 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,417 (S/. 3,971) | S/. 1,177 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$157 (S/. 439) | S/. 163 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (S/. 130) | S/. 68 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$374 (S/. 1,049) | S/. 1,270 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (S/. 593) | S/. 357 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 (S/. 26) | S/. 35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (S/. 79) | S/. 17 | + 363% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (S/. 282) | S/. 150 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (S/. 166) | S/. 92 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (S/. 362) | S/. 250 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (S/. 367) | S/. 253 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 126% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (S/. 76,486) | S/. 65,818 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (S/. 3.87) | S/. 3.80 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (S/. 449) | S/. 132 | + 240% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (S/. 59) | S/. 39 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 38% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (S/. 22) | S/. 25 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (S/. 53) | S/. 30 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (S/. 170) | S/. 74 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.57 (S/. 13) | S/. 14 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (S/. 15) | S/. 17 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 (S/. 7) | S/. 4.56 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (S/. 8) | S/. 4.40 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 (S/. 95) | S/. 42 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 105% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (S/. 142) | S/. 36 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (S/. 109) | S/. 33 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (S/. 634) | S/. 94 | + 577% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$80 (S/. 225) | S/. 112 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (S/. 44) | S/. 26 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (S/. 28) | S/. 8 | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (S/. 1,776) | S/. 1,700 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (S/. 0.69) | S/. 0.53 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (S/. 200) | S/. 169 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (S/. 94) | S/. 16 | + 476% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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