Cost of living in Akron, Ohio, United States vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (AU$18) | AU$18 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.82 (AU$3.71) | AU$5.37 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (AU$0.96) | AU$1.48 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (AU$3.09) | AU$5.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.85 (AU$5.06) | AU$4.86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.75 (AU$3.61) | AU$4.49 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (AU$1.78) | AU$3.12 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.39 (AU$3.14) | AU$5.49 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (AU$15) | AU$17 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.65 (AU$2.17) | AU$2.82 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (AU$3.23) | AU$2.64 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,428 (AU$1,874) | AU$2,943 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $895 (AU$1,174) | AU$2,147 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (AU$234) | AU$249 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $928 (AU$1,217) | AU$1,822 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $588 (AU$772) | AU$1,417 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $115 (AU$150) | AU$159 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (AU$45) | AU$46 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (AU$360) | AU$374 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (AU$143) | AU$212 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (AU$22) | AU$28 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $36 (AU$47) | AU$101 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (AU$50) | AU$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (AU$109) | AU$129 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (AU$122) | AU$131 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,702 (AU$29,785) | AU$27,303 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.38 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $44 (AU$58) | AU$160 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (AU$18) | AU$21 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (AU$14) | AU$19 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (AU$111) | AU$61 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.13 (AU$4.11) | AU$4.57 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (AU$3.73) | AU$2.66 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.68 (AU$2.20) | AU$3.01 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (AU$19) | AU$34 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (AU$46) | AU$51 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (AU$194) | AU$226 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (AU$76) | AU$80 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (AU$5.91) | AU$4.43 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.07 (AU$5.35) | AU$10 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (AU$568) | AU$634 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (AU$0.74) | AU$0.25 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (AU$56) | AU$72 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (AU$8) | AU$34 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 981 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Akron, Ohio (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,651 ($5,070) in Akron, Ohio.
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