Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco)
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Food | + 100% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (156 Dirham) | 54 Dirham | + 187% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (96 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 179% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (45 Dirham) | 25 Dirham | + 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 110% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (43 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (38 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | + 352% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (52 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (32 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (24 Dirham) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (47 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (113 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (26 Dirham) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (23 Dirham) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (30,372 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (19,740 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$537 (3,536 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (16,566 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,161 (14,238 Dirham) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (1,536 Dirham) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (533 Dirham) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (5,297 Dirham) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (1,797 Dirham) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (97 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (272 Dirham) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (932 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$92 (607 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (1,169 Dirham) | 222 Dirham | + 427% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (1,398 Dirham) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (254,383 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (13 Dirham) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (1,302 Dirham) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (240 Dirham) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (67 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (123 Dirham) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (677 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (72 Dirham) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (48 Dirham) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (68 Dirham) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (35 Dirham) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (23 Dirham) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (246 Dirham) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Safi (Morocco) | ||||
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Melbourne | Safi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (385 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (290 Dirham) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (3,190 Dirham) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (838 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (156 Dirham) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.21 (34 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (77 Dirham) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (8,049 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (3.92 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (576 Dirham) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (279 Dirham) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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