Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 45% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (356 Kč) | 239 Kč | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (212 Kč) | 199 Kč | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (107 Kč) | 108 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.08 (31 Kč) | 31 Kč | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (97 Kč) | 98 Kč | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (109 Kč) | 77 Kč | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (138 Kč) | 165 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.99 (74 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.79 (56 Kč) | 25 Kč | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (94 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 (291 Kč) | 164 Kč | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.12 (61 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.28 (49 Kč) | 29 Kč | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,862 (57,338 Kč) | 44,241 Kč | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,620 (38,907 Kč) | 32,687 Kč | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 (3,767 Kč) | 5,317 Kč | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,308 (34,271 Kč) | 26,753 Kč | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,819 (27,011 Kč) | 20,037 Kč | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$193 (2,862 Kč) | 4,102 Kč | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$80 (1,182 Kč) | 578 Kč | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$540 (8,018 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$214 (3,185 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (207 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$35 (522 Kč) | 309 Kč | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$132 (1,955 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$87 (1,288 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$180 (2,670 Kč) | 2,415 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$199 (2,948 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$35,860 (532,449 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.03 (30 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$166 (2,465 Kč) | 549 Kč | + 349% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$32 (475 Kč) | 301 Kč | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 8% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (161 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$10 (155 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$83 (1,238 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (110 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.67 (84 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.34 (79 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.05 (75 Kč) | 65 Kč | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.36 (50 Kč) | 70 Kč | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (492 Kč) | 550 Kč | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$57 (845 Kč) | 726 Kč | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (653 Kč) | 505 Kč | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$358 (5,320 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$125 (1,860 Kč) | 1,225 Kč | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (318 Kč) | 185 Kč | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.31 (79 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (172 Kč) | 57 Kč | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$832 (12,352 Kč) | 18,595 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.37 (5.53 Kč) | 3.68 Kč | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$84 (1,246 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$40 (599 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 303% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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