- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia compared to Sydney, Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 20% 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$6 | AU$7 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.62 | AU$2.08 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 | AU$5.93 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.93 | AU$5.55 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$3.06 | AU$3.49 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.18 | AU$4.35 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.22 | AU$3.39 | - 5% | |
| 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$20 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.24 | AU$3.36 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.89 | AU$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 25% 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$2,019 | AU$2,711 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$385 | AU$271 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,019 | AU$2,747 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,506 | AU$1,807 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$223 | AU$168 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$35 | AU$41 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | AU$597 | AU$692 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$148 | AU$202 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 | AU$11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$29 | AU$34 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$109 | AU$111 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$66 | AU$81 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$144 | AU$152 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$148 | AU$180 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 34% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,729 | AU$26,598 | + 0% | |
| 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$22 | AU$24 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 | AU$8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 | AU$15 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$62 | AU$76 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 | AU$7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.10 | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.52 | AU$8 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.21 | AU$3.46 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.70 | AU$4.11 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 | AU$35 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 | AU$54 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 | AU$40 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$295 | AU$195 | + 52% | |
| 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$18 | AU$18 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.25 | AU$4.30 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.95 | AU$5.50 | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$672 | AU$717 | - 6% | |
| 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$76 | AU$112 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$10 | AU$13 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,145 prices entered by 1,532 different people.
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