Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (AU$19) | AU$18 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $8 (AU$10) | AU$12 | 12% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.74 (AU$6) | AU$5.37 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.95 (AU$1.23) | AU$1.50 | 18% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.08 (AU$3.99) | AU$5.60 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.10 (AU$4.01) | AU$4.86 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.42 (AU$7) | AU$8 | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $2.61 (AU$3.37) | AU$4.49 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.35 (AU$1.74) | AU$3.12 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.46 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.49 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (AU$18) | AU$17 | 4% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.61 (AU$2.08) | AU$2.82 | 26% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.50 (AU$1.93) | AU$2.64 | 27% |
| Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,575 (AU$2,036) | AU$2,943 | 31% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,217 (AU$1,573) | AU$2,147 | 27% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $285 (AU$368) | AU$249 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $997 (AU$1,289) | AU$1,822 | 29% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $961 (AU$1,243) | AU$1,417 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $163 (AU$211) | AU$157 | 35% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $54 (AU$70) | AU$46 | 51% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $389 (AU$503) | AU$374 | 34% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $102 (AU$133) | AU$212 | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (AU$16) | AU$9 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $17 (AU$22) | AU$28 | 23% |
| Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $53 (AU$68) | AU$101 | 33% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $40 (AU$51) | AU$59 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $77 (AU$100) | AU$129 | 23% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $89 (AU$116) | AU$131 | 12% |
| Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $20,675 (AU$26,733) | AU$27,303 | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.88 (AU$1.14) | AU$1.38 | 18% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $41 (AU$53) | AU$160 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $11 (AU$15) | AU$21 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $8 (AU$10) | AU$8 | 29% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $25 (AU$32) | AU$19 | 72% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $140 (AU$182) | AU$61 | 200% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$7 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.40 (AU$4.40) | AU$4.57 | 4% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.37 (AU$5.65) | AU$5.32 | 6% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $2.93 (AU$3.79) | AU$2.66 | 42% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.66 (AU$2.14) | AU$3.01 | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $18 (AU$23) | AU$34 | 32% |
| Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Modesto, California (United States) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (AU$58) | AU$51 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (AU$31) | AU$39 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $108 (AU$139) | AU$226 | 38% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $72 (AU$93) | AU$80 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $10 (AU$12) | AU$16 | 21% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$4.43 | 86% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $6 (AU$8) | AU$10 | 19% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $427 (AU$552) | AU$634 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | AU$0.25 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $26 (AU$34) | AU$72 | 53% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $8 (AU$10) | AU$34 | 70% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,000 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$6,155 ($4,760) in Modesto, California.