Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 195% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 172% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 172% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (62 lei) | 32 lei | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (43 lei) | 18 lei | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (23 lei) | 9 lei | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (5.52 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (24 lei) | 10 lei | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (21 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 395% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (25 lei) | 14 lei | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (14 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 312% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (10 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 345% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (19 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 500% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (65 lei) | 25 lei | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.76 (12 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.88 (9 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 447% | |
| Housing | + 306% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 306% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,018 (9,599 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,999 (6,358 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 318% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 (795 lei) | 390 lei | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,931 (6,144 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,546 (4,916 lei) | 914 lei | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 (540 lei) | 253 lei | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 (219 lei) | 32 lei | + 579% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$892 (2,838 lei) | 1,762 lei | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$286 (911 lei) | 330 lei | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (39 lei) | 30 lei | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (116 lei) | 23 lei | + 404% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 111% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$112 (358 lei) | 261 lei | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$103 (327 lei) | 131 lei | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$159 (504 lei) | 270 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (571 lei) | 251 lei | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 237% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (97,778 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.02 (6 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$166 (529 lei) | 74 lei | + 615% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (80 lei) | 21 lei | + 289% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (35 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (262 lei) | 84 lei | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (18 lei) | 13 lei | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.33 (14 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (105 lei) | 16 lei | + 566% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (190 lei) | 69 lei | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (141 lei) | 43 lei | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$368 (1,172 lei) | 166 lei | + 606% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 (334 lei) | 135 lei | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (64 lei) | 21 lei | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.72 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (35 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 556% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$793 (2,522 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (0.80 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (253 lei) | 121 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (134 lei) | 16 lei | + 716% | |
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TOTAL | + 195% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 717 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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