Cost of living in Maribor (Slovenia) is 30% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Maribor (Slovenia) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (AU$16) | AU$24 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$14 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (AU$1.60) | AU$2.05 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.17 (AU$3.59) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (AU$3.45) | AU$7 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (AU$9) | AU$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.25 (AU$2.06) | AU$5.01 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (AU$1.01) | AU$3.79 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (AU$1.61) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | AU$4.26 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.75 (AU$1.24) | AU$3.46 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Maribor (Slovenia) is 36% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €571 (AU$944) | AU$3,862 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,620 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €202 (AU$334) | AU$233 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$2,308 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €291 (AU$480) | AU$1,819 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$193 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | AU$80 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | AU$540 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$214 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$35 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Maribor (Slovenia) is 29% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (AU$133) | AU$132 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (AU$47) | AU$87 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (AU$138) | AU$180 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (AU$152) | AU$199 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Maribor (Slovenia) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,977 (AU$36,321) | AU$35,860 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (AU$2.07) | AU$2.03 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$166 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (AU$20) | AU$32 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Maribor (Slovenia) is 7% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$11 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$10 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$83 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.67 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.73 (AU$4.51) | AU$5.34 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.07 (AU$1.76) | AU$5.05 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (AU$3.33) | AU$3.36 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (AU$18) | AU$33 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Maribor (Slovenia) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Maribor | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (AU$36) | AU$57 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €11 (AU$19) | AU$44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$358 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €44 (AU$73) | AU$125 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.73 (AU$2.86) | AU$5.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.40 (AU$3.97) | AU$12 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$832 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.37 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | AU$84 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.03 (AU$7) | AU$40 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 576 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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