Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (AU$17) | AU$18 | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (AU$11) | AU$12 | 10% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.12 (AU$5.41) | AU$5.37 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.66 (AU$0.87) | AU$1.48 | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.23 (AU$2.93) | AU$5.30 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $2.86 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.86 | 23% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$8 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.93 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.49 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.57 (AU$2.06) | AU$3.12 | 34% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.13 (AU$2.80) | AU$5.49 | 49% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (AU$18) | AU$17 | 8% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.68 (AU$2.21) | AU$2.82 | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.72 (AU$2.25) | AU$2.64 | 15% |
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,531 (AU$2,011) | AU$2,943 | 32% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,145 (AU$1,504) | AU$2,147 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $167 (AU$220) | AU$249 | 12% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $981 (AU$1,289) | AU$1,822 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $812 (AU$1,066) | AU$1,417 | 25% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $90 (AU$118) | AU$159 | 25% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $34 (AU$45) | AU$46 | 3% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $262 (AU$344) | AU$374 | 8% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $78 (AU$103) | AU$212 | 51% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (AU$13) | AU$9 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $18 (AU$23) | AU$28 | 17% |
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $46 (AU$61) | AU$101 | 40% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $36 (AU$48) | AU$59 | 19% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $88 (AU$115) | AU$129 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $115 (AU$152) | AU$131 | 16% |
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,677 (AU$29,788) | AU$27,303 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.59 (AU$0.77) | AU$1.38 | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $55 (AU$72) | AU$160 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $15 (AU$20) | AU$21 | 6% |
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (AU$10) | AU$8 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $9 (AU$12) | AU$19 | 34% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $119 (AU$156) | AU$61 | 158% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.20 (AU$4.21) | AU$4.57 | 8% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $3.85 (AU$5.06) | AU$5.32 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.15 (AU$4.13) | AU$2.66 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.51 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.01 | 34% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (AU$22) | AU$34 | 36% |
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Columbus, Ohio (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $38 (AU$50) | AU$51 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $21 (AU$27) | AU$39 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $79 (AU$104) | AU$226 | 54% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $60 (AU$79) | AU$80 | 2% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (AU$12) | AU$16 | 26% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.98 (AU$7) | AU$4.43 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.19 (AU$7) | AU$10 | 31% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $430 (AU$564) | AU$634 | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.39 (AU$0.51) | AU$0.25 | 107% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $54 (AU$71) | AU$72 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (AU$9) | AU$34 | 73% |
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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$6,919 ($5,267) in Columbus, Ohio.