- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Sydney
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Melbourne, Australia and Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | 18% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 18% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 | AU$12 | 24% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 | AU$7 | 23% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 | AU$6 | 2% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 | AU$2.08 | 22% |
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12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$5.74 | 6% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.61 | AU$4.90 | 6% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 | AU$3.49 | 12% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.97 | AU$4.04 | 2% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.88 | AU$3.13 | 8% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 | AU$3.57 | 64% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 | AU$18 | 8% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.52 | AU$3.35 | 5% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 | AU$3.09 | 39% |
| Housing | 24% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 24% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 | AU$2,653 | 53% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,497 | AU$3,091 | 19% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$203 | AU$325 | 38% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,023 | AU$2,521 | 20% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,733 | AU$1,863 | 7% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$267 | AU$265 | 1% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 | AU$41 | 13% |
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40” flat screen TV | AU$610 | AU$645 | 5% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$218 | AU$254 | 14% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 | AU$12 | 5% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$32 | AU$31 | 3% |
| Clothes | 9% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 9% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 | AU$100 | 6% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$61 | AU$74 | 18% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 | AU$142 | 6% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$149 | AU$154 | 3% |
| Transportation | 36% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,053 | AU$29,484 | 5% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 | AU$1.27 | 12% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 | AU$121 | 50% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 | AU$23 | 12% |
| Personal Care | 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 | AU$10 | 7% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 | AU$14 | 22% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 | AU$67 | 4% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$5.82 | AU$9 | 32% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 | AU$4.74 | 47% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 | AU$5.90 | 10% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.76 | AU$2.78 | 35% |
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Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.88 | AU$3.65 | 34% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 | AU$24 | 9% |
| Entertainment | 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 1% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 | AU$48 | 14% |
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2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 | AU$39 | 2% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$225 | AU$261 | 14% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 | AU$79 | 38% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 | AU$18 | 1% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.12 | AU$3.91 | 5% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 | AU$5.50 | 8% |
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iPod nano 16GB | AU$231 | AU$245 | 6% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 | AU$0.30 | 55% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$65 | AU$92 | 29% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 | AU$13 | 23% |
| TOTAL | 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
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