Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Taiping, Malaysia
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| Food | + 261% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 261% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (RM55) | RM11 | + 417% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (RM37) | RM11 | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (RM16) | RM7 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (RM4.63) | RM5.00 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (RM16) | RM2.00 | + 690% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (RM15) | RM1.00 | + 1410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (RM20) | RM6.00 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (RM14) | RM5.00 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (RM10) | RM2.00 | + 398% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (RM18) | RM8 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (RM53) | RM42 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 337% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (RM8) | RM1.00 | + 733% | |
| Housing | + 363% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 363% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (RM9,041) | RM1,220 | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (RM6,707) | RM625 | + 973% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (RM743) | RM198 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (RM5,652) | RM850 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (RM4,444) | RM500 | + 789% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (RM495) | RM125 | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (RM144) | RM99 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (RM1,106) | RM775 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (RM661) | RM443 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (RM37) | RM25 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (RM86) | RM12 | + 620% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (RM314) | RM160 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (RM185) | RM137 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (RM402) | RM122 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (RM410) | RM207 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 669% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 669% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (RM85,296) | RM12,250 | + 596% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (RM4.32) | RM2.15 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (RM500) | RM23 | + 2075% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (RM66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (RM23) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (RM75) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (RM224) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (RM21) | RM2.00 | + 973% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (RM13) | RM12 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (RM17) | RM2.00 | + 730% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (RM8) | RM1.00 | + 696% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (RM9) | RM2.00 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (RM112) | RM16 | + 600% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (RM160) | RM60 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (RM123) | RM30 | + 309% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (RM707) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (RM243) | RM70 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (RM49) | RM25 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (RM14) | RM7 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (RM31) | RM14 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (RM1,980) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (RM0.77) | RM2.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (RM223) | RM75 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (RM105) | RM14 | + 634% | |
| TOTAL | + 245% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 245% more expensive than in Taiping (Malaysia)
For example, you would need at least RM13,801 (AU$4,418) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RM4,000 in Taiping.
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