Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 89% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Melbourne | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (491 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 147% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (302 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (142 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.09 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$7 (137 NT$) | 121 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.79 (120 NT$) | 112 NT$ | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (163 NT$) | 241 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (99 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.58 (74 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (147 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 202% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (355 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.92 (81 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.46 (72 NT$) | 58 NT$ | + 23% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 119% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,610 (95,796 NT$) | 51,114 NT$ | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,996 (62,262 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$537 (11,151 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | + 381% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,514 (52,250 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | + 162% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,161 (44,907 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$233 (4,845 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | + 145% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$81 (1,680 NT$) | 765 NT$ | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$804 (16,708 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$273 (5,667 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$15 (306 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (856 NT$) | 502 NT$ | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$141 (2,939 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$92 (1,915 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$177 (3,686 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$212 (4,408 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 128% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,609 (802,347 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.96 (41 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$198 (4,108 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | + 214% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (756 NT$) | 266 NT$ | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (210 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (389 NT$) | 237 NT$ | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$103 (2,136 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$11 (226 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$7 (152 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$10 (213 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.38 (112 NT$) | 61 NT$ | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.42 (71 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (777 NT$) | 667 NT$ | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 100% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$58 (1,213 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (916 NT$) | 643 NT$ | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$484 (10,062 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | + 144% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$127 (2,645 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (493 NT$) | 422 NT$ | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.21 (108 NT$) | 104 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$12 (244 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 231% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,222 (25,387 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.60 (12 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$87 (1,816 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$42 (881 NT$) | 133 NT$ | + 560% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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