- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 | AU$16 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 | AU$11 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$6 | AU$7 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.28 | AU$1.43 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.09 | AU$5.16 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 | AU$11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.17 | AU$4.31 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.49 | AU$3.47 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.51 | AU$5.18 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 | AU$21 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.09 | AU$3.31 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.08 | AU$2.69 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,562 | AU$3,512 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,887 | AU$2,733 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$261 | AU$263 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,991 | AU$2,695 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,434 | AU$1,808 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$338 | AU$162 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$61 | AU$60 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$554 | AU$683 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$155 | AU$246 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 | AU$11 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 | AU$30 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 16% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$114 | AU$103 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$63 | AU$87 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$142 | AU$153 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$162 | AU$162 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,089 | AU$29,419 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 | AU$1.50 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$146 | AU$162 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$34 | AU$28 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 3% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$12 | AU$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$18 | AU$18 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 | AU$70 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 | AU$8 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.23 | AU$5.81 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 | AU$8 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.03 | AU$3.28 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.90 | AU$3.94 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 | AU$31 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$54 | AU$52 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 | AU$38 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$263 | AU$197 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$89 | AU$117 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.43 | AU$4.47 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 | AU$9 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$589 | AU$673 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.29 | AU$0.57 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$68 | AU$91 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 | AU$29 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$11,000
in Sydney
you would need to make just about AU$9,785
in Melbourne.
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