Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama, United States vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.74 (AU$4.78) | AU$5.27 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.52 (AU$0.66) | AU$1.48 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.08 (AU$3.93) | AU$5.06 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.40 (AU$4.34) | AU$4.83 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.33 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (AU$3.83) | AU$4.57 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (AU$2.15) | AU$3.19 | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (AU$3.58) | AU$5.70 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (AU$22) | AU$17 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.65 (AU$2.11) | AU$2.80 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (AU$1.83) | AU$2.67 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,477 (AU$1,887) | AU$2,894 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,017 (AU$1,300) | AU$2,147 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $155 (AU$198) | AU$238 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $900 (AU$1,150) | AU$1,809 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $716 (AU$915) | AU$1,422 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $84 (AU$107) | AU$159 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (AU$55) | AU$46 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | $333 (AU$425) | AU$354 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (AU$143) | AU$212 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (AU$30) | AU$28 | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 36% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (AU$47) | AU$101 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $29 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $65 (AU$83) | AU$129 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (AU$145) | AU$131 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 56% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,754 (AU$25,244) | AU$27,303 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (AU$0.66) | AU$1.38 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (AU$43) | AU$160 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (AU$32) | AU$21 | + 53% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (AU$116) | AU$72 | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.22 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (AU$3.85) | AU$4.31 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.69 (AU$4.71) | AU$5.32 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (AU$4.67) | AU$2.55 | + 83% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (AU$2.46) | AU$3.01 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (AU$24) | AU$36 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (AU$57) | AU$51 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (AU$23) | AU$39 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (AU$115) | AU$226 | - 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (AU$85) | AU$78 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.59 (AU$5.86) | AU$4.40 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.14 (AU$5.29) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (AU$548) | AU$634 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (AU$0.34) | AU$0.25 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (AU$42) | AU$72 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6 (AU$8) | AU$33 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,100 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,226 ($4,871) in Huntsville, Alabama.
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