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Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (£9) | £11 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (£6) | £6 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.92 (£3.31) | £4.15 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.27 (£0.71) | £0.96 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6.00 (£3.36) | £3.04 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.06 (£2.83) | £2.18 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (£4.93) | £4.91 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.13 (£2.31) | £2.08 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.61 (£2.02) | £0.86 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.47 (£3.06) | £1.85 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (£10) | £10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$2.94 (£1.64) | £1.90 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.06 (£1.15) | £1.19 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 28% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,505 (£1,401) | £2,502 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,922 (£1,075) | £1,763 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$266 (£149) | £165 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,005 (£1,122) | £1,718 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,435 (£803) | £1,246 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$179 (£100) | £122 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$60 (£33) | £21 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$546 (£305) | £362 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 (£83) | £99 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (£7) | £7 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$30 (£17) | £12 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$113 (£63) | £69 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$64 (£36) | £36 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (£80) | £81 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$162 (£90) | £100 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,198 (£14,658) | £18,574 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (£0.81) | £1.31 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$147 (£82) | £140 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$34 (£19) | £13 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 (£7) | £3.55 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (£40) | £75 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (£3.58) | £4.07 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.31 (£2.97) | £1.74 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (£3.49) | £3.83 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.06 (£1.71) | £2.08 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.97 (£2.22) | £2.03 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (£15) | £15 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (£30) | £36 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (£22) | £26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$263 (£147) | £167 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$89 (£50) | £68 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (£10) | £12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.42 (£2.47) | £3.19 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (£5.37) | £5.29 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$590 (£330) | £395 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.29 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$70 (£39) | £72 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (£19) | £11 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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