Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (AU$39) | AU$24 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (AU$22) | AU$15 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (AU$1.93) | AU$2.28 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.03 (AU$8) | AU$8 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.95 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (AU$16) | AU$10 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.48 (AU$9) | AU$5.22 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.81 (AU$4.44) | AU$3.83 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (AU$4.98) | AU$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (AU$31) | AU$19 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.91 (AU$4.59) | AU$4.11 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.57 (AU$7) | AU$3.16 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,380 (AU$6,919) | AU$4,211 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,267 (AU$5,161) | AU$2,730 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $275 (AU$434) | AU$285 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,318 (AU$3,662) | AU$2,291 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,810 (AU$2,860) | AU$1,953 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $134 (AU$212) | AU$201 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (AU$120) | AU$74 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $230 (AU$363) | AU$672 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (AU$237) | AU$260 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (AU$21) | AU$14 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $43 (AU$68) | AU$49 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $70 (AU$110) | AU$117 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (AU$84) | AU$93 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (AU$163) | AU$172 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (AU$222) | AU$192 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,985 (AU$47,369) | AU$39,525 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (AU$1.84) | AU$1.95 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (AU$166) | AU$181 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (AU$29) | AU$30 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (AU$19) | AU$19 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $184 (AU$290) | AU$81 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.88 (AU$9) | AU$5.66 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (AU$11) | AU$4.98 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.48 (AU$3.93) | AU$5.82 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (AU$49) | AU$43 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Seattle, Washington | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $71 (AU$111) | AU$79 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (AU$50) | AU$44 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (AU$349) | AU$379 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $103 (AU$163) | AU$122 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (AU$26) | AU$24 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (AU$9) | AU$5.33 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (AU$12) | AU$14 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $454 (AU$717) | AU$1,002 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (AU$0.57) | AU$0.45 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (AU$107) | AU$83 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (AU$18) | AU$45 | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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