Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 21% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €15 (AU$23) | AU$18 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | 3% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €3.50 (AU$5.42) | AU$5.37 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €0.86 (AU$1.33) | AU$1.50 | 11% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.03 (AU$4.70) | AU$5.60 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €1.37 (AU$2.12) | AU$4.86 | 56% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 (AU$10) | AU$8 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.16 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.49 | 25% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.27 (AU$1.97) | AU$3.12 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.20 (AU$1.85) | AU$5.49 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €9 (AU$14) | AU$17 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.56 (AU$2.42) | AU$2.82 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.12 (AU$1.73) | AU$2.64 | 34% |
| Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,405 (AU$2,175) | AU$2,943 | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €935 (AU$1,447) | AU$2,147 | 33% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €112 (AU$174) | AU$249 | 30% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,086 (AU$1,681) | AU$1,822 | 8% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €708 (AU$1,095) | AU$1,417 | 23% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €112 (AU$174) | AU$157 | 11% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €41 (AU$64) | AU$46 | 37% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €436 (AU$675) | AU$374 | 80% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €136 (AU$211) | AU$212 | 0% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €5.26 (AU$8) | AU$9 | 12% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 (AU$17) | AU$28 | 40% |
| Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €78 (AU$121) | AU$101 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €38 (AU$59) | AU$59 | 0% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €88 (AU$137) | AU$129 | 6% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €96 (AU$149) | AU$131 | 13% |
| Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 39% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €23,546 (AU$36,437) | AU$27,303 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.32 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.38 | 49% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €34 (AU$53) | AU$160 | 67% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €18 (AU$28) | AU$21 | 33% |
| Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.12 (AU$8) | AU$8 | 2% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €7 (AU$10) | AU$19 | 46% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €62 (AU$96) | AU$61 | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.58 (AU$7) | AU$7 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.91 (AU$4.51) | AU$4.57 | 1% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.59 (AU$4.01) | AU$5.32 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.43 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.66 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.57 (AU$2.42) | AU$3.01 | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €15 (AU$24) | AU$34 | 30% |
| Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 13% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||
| Palma de Mallorca (Spain) | Melbourne (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €32 (AU$49) | AU$51 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €15 (AU$23) | AU$39 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €53 (AU$82) | AU$226 | 64% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €50 (AU$78) | AU$80 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €11 (AU$18) | AU$16 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.57 (AU$5.52) | AU$4.43 | 25% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.45 (AU$7) | AU$10 | 30% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €504 (AU$780) | AU$634 | 23% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.17 (AU$0.26) | AU$0.25 | 6% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €64 (AU$99) | AU$72 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.10 (AU$8) | AU$34 | 76% |
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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$7,304 (€4,720) in Palma de Mallorca.