Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 19% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 6% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 ($13) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 ($4.45) | $4.56 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.73 ($1.13) | $0.96 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 ($4.82) | $2.60 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 ($4.27) | $3.15 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 ($5.97) | $4.87 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.55 ($2.97) | $3.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.26 ($2.13) | $2.29 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.95 ($3.89) | $2.83 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 ($13) | $19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.85 ($2.51) | $1.86 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.86 ($1.87) | $2.19 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 31% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,922 ($1,909) | $1,295 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,042 ($1,334) | $841 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$254 ($166) | $164 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,275 ($1,486) | $893 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 ($1,106) | $704 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 ($111) | $129 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$69 ($45) | $56 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$541 ($353) | $351 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$214 ($140) | $66 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 ($8) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$37 ($24) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 49% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$123 ($80) | $52 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 ($54) | $31 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$164 ($107) | $101 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 ($117) | $105 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 ($20,080) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 ($1.27) | $0.56 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 ($111) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 ($14) | $14 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 ($8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 ($54) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 ($4.84) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 ($3.72) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 ($3.83) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.66 ($3.04) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.36 ($2.20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 ($22) | $15 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 24% more expensive than in Shreveport, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Shreveport, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$55 ($36) | $40 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$45 ($29) | $21 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 ($237) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$105 ($69) | $70 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$22 ($14) | $8 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.80 ($3.13) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 ($7) | $4.73 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$814 ($532) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 ($0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 ($52) | $37 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 ($28) | $6 | + 328% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 713 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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