- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 21% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$9 | AU$12 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$5.57 | AU$7 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.82 | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 | AU$2.08 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.70 | AU$5.88 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 | AU$3.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.10 | AU$4.47 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 | AU$3.55 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$1.29 | AU$3.57 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 | AU$18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.35 | AU$3.29 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 | AU$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 26% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,244 | AU$2,653 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$2,008 | AU$2,783 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$341 | AU$225 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,971 | AU$2,668 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,433 | AU$1,835 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$286 | AU$238 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 | AU$41 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$584 | AU$733 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 | AU$218 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 | AU$15 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 | AU$34 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 5% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$111 | AU$101 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$69 | AU$74 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$145 | AU$156 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$144 | AU$173 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 36% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,955 | AU$28,234 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.12 | AU$1.27 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$61 | AU$121 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$20 | AU$26 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 | AU$8 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 | AU$12 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$69 | AU$67 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 | AU$6 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.04 | AU$5.96 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.53 | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 | AU$3.67 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.66 | AU$3.92 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 | AU$32 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 1% more expensive than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 | AU$49 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 | AU$41 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$292 | AU$231 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$49 | AU$79 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$17 | AU$18 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.19 | AU$4.18 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 | AU$5.50 | + 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | AU$682 | AU$731 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.46 | AU$0.30 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$75 | AU$89 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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