Cost of living in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.67 (AU$3.43) | AU$5.27 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (AU$0.90) | AU$1.46 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.85 (AU$3.66) | AU$5.06 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.03 (AU$3.90) | AU$4.83 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.91 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.57 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (AU$1.89) | AU$3.20 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 (AU$3.00) | AU$5.70 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (AU$2.54) | AU$2.82 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (AU$1.80) | AU$2.67 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,404 (AU$1,803) | AU$2,894 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $967 (AU$1,242) | AU$2,147 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (AU$194) | AU$238 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $921 (AU$1,184) | AU$1,809 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $766 (AU$984) | AU$1,422 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (AU$153) | AU$159 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (AU$51) | AU$46 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | $315 (AU$404) | AU$354 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $74 (AU$95) | AU$212 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (AU$22) | AU$28 | - 22% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $40 (AU$51) | AU$101 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (AU$50) | AU$59 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (AU$129) | AU$129 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (AU$127) | AU$131 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 60% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,916 (AU$29,433) | AU$27,303 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (AU$0.82) | AU$1.38 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (AU$37) | AU$160 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (AU$26) | AU$24 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $77 (AU$99) | AU$72 | + 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (AU$4.28) | AU$4.47 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (AU$5.43) | AU$5.32 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.40 (AU$3.08) | AU$2.55 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (AU$2.65) | AU$3.01 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (AU$20) | AU$36 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Corpus Christi, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (AU$58) | AU$51 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (AU$24) | AU$39 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (AU$130) | AU$226 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (AU$90) | AU$78 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (AU$7) | AU$4.40 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.43 (AU$5.69) | AU$10 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (AU$551) | AU$634 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.09 (AU$1.39) | AU$0.25 | + 468% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (AU$46) | AU$72 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (AU$9) | AU$33 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,200 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,926 ($4,614) in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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