Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Maui, United States
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.37 ($4.15) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 ($1.14) | $1.69 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.30 ($4.09) | $6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 ($3.75) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 ($5.87) | $10 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 ($3.47) | $4.89 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.12 ($2.41) | $2.41 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.49 ($4.24) | $3.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 ($13) | $16 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.82 ($2.18) | $2.56 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.64 ($2.04) | $4.30 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,943 ($2,273) | $2,610 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 ($1,659) | $1,963 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$249 ($192) | $279 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,822 ($1,407) | $1,732 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,417 ($1,095) | $1,316 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$157 ($121) | $143 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 ($36) | $41 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$374 ($289) | $450 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 ($164) | $132 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$9 ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 ($22) | $26 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 27% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 ($78) | $66 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 ($46) | $75 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 ($100) | $101 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 ($101) | $172 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 ($21,094) | $25,902 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 ($1.07) | $1.03 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 ($124) | $42 | + 191% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 ($16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 46% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 ($6.00) | $12 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 ($15) | $29 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 ($47) | $115 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 ($5.31) | $9 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.57 ($3.53) | $4.89 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 ($4.11) | $5.81 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.66 ($2.06) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 ($2.33) | $2.05 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$34 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 ($39) | $58 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 ($30) | $26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 ($175) | $123 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$80 ($62) | $110 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 ($12) | $13 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 ($3.42) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 ($490) | $429 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 ($0.19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 ($55) | $51 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 ($26) | $10 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 929 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
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