Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Sydney, Australia
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$17 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 | AU$12 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 | AU$6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.25 | AU$1.31 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.52 | AU$5.67 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.58 | AU$4.45 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 | AU$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.38 | AU$4.28 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.54 | AU$3.34 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 | AU$5.30 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 | AU$18 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.63 | AU$3.00 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.36 | AU$2.12 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,238 | AU$3,351 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,970 | AU$2,438 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$208 | AU$265 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,176 | AU$2,628 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,412 | AU$1,866 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$169 | AU$174 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$48 | AU$64 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 | AU$621 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$247 | AU$227 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 | AU$14 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$34 | AU$32 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$103 | AU$105 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$60 | AU$84 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$155 | AU$139 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$185 | AU$133 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,013 | AU$26,275 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.47 | AU$1.53 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$149 | AU$175 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$27 | AU$55 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 | AU$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 | AU$13 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$68 | AU$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.14 | AU$5.42 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 | AU$5.44 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.02 | AU$3.58 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.37 | AU$3.56 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 | AU$28 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 | AU$56 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 | AU$35 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$249 | AU$226 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 | AU$107 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 | AU$19 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.57 | AU$4.54 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$9 | AU$8 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 | AU$720 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.51 | AU$0.28 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$92 | AU$78 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$36 | AU$34 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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