Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 108% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 67% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (33 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (21 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.74 (2.58 FJ$) | 2.87 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$7 (11 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.99 FJ$ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (12 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.36 (6 FJ$) | 5.96 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.21 (4.76 FJ$) | 2.73 FJ$ | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$6 (9 FJ$) | 4.25 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (31 FJ$) | 24 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.89 (5.76 FJ$) | 4.16 FJ$ | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.87 (4.25 FJ$) | 1.97 FJ$ | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 82% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,018 (4,470 FJ$) | 2,953 FJ$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,021 (2,993 FJ$) | 1,425 FJ$ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$250 (370 FJ$) | 216 FJ$ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,275 (3,370 FJ$) | 1,712 FJ$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,693 (2,508 FJ$) | 999 FJ$ | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$170 (251 FJ$) | 128 FJ$ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (93 FJ$) | 55 FJ$ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$502 (743 FJ$) | 1,524 FJ$ | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$266 (395 FJ$) | 459 FJ$ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (18 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (54 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 618% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 88% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$112 (167 FJ$) | 74 FJ$ | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$100 (148 FJ$) | 77 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$171 (253 FJ$) | 174 FJ$ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$180 (266 FJ$) | 156 FJ$ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 182% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$30,739 (45,530 FJ$) | 47,106 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.02 (3.00 FJ$) | 2.56 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$178 (264 FJ$) | 52 FJ$ | + 405% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (38 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 204% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$12 (18 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (122 FJ$) | 31 FJ$ | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 5.48 FJ$ | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.70 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$7 (10 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.33 (6 FJ$) | 3.55 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (4.45 FJ$) | 4.01 FJ$ | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$33 (49 FJ$) | 12 FJ$ | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 132% more expensive than in Suva (Fiji) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Suva | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$60 (89 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (66 FJ$) | 16 FJ$ | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$362 (536 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 1241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$139 (206 FJ$) | 93 FJ$ | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$20 (30 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.89 (7 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$707 (1,047 FJ$) | 1,870 FJ$ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.59 (0.87 FJ$) | 0.17 FJ$ | + 415% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$80 (118 FJ$) | 63 FJ$ | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (62 FJ$) | 9 FJ$ | + 559% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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