Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Tarlac, Philippines
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| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (Php665) | Php189 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (Php446) | Php136 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (Php199) | Php88 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (Php56) | Php74 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (Php191) | Php69 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (Php182) | Php26 | + 601% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (Php245) | Php128 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (Php172) | Php103 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (Php120) | Php55 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (Php215) | Php47 | + 353% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (Php636) | Php483 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (Php105) | Php54 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (Php100) | Php42 | + 139% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 138% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (Php109,058) | Php26,400 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (Php80,907) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (Php8,965) | Php1,997 | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (Php68,171) | Php9,290 | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (Php53,599) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (Php5,974) | Php2,000 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (Php1,742) | Php1,502 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (Php13,344) | Php18,342 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (Php7,975) | Php6,837 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (Php445) | Php273 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (Php1,042) | Php350 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 92% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (Php3,791) | Php1,870 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (Php2,231) | Php1,149 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (Php4,843) | Php3,393 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (Php4,942) | Php2,096 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 167% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (Php1,028,860) | Php1,500,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (Php52) | Php47 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (Php6,034) | Php560 | + 977% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (Php799) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 7% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (Php272) | Php233 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (Php905) | Php340 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (Php2,702) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (Php259) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (Php163) | Php106 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (Php200) | Php693 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (Php96) | Php64 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (Php113) | Php77 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (Php1,351) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 124% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (Php1,929) | Php400 | + 382% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (Php1,481) | Php400 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (Php8,532) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (Php2,926) | Php941 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (Php590) | Php120 | + 392% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (Php166) | Php190 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (Php375) | Php55 | + 582% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (Php23,886) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (Php9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (Php2,695) | Php600 | + 349% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (Php1,262) | Php427 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
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.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Tarlac (Philippines)
For example, you would need at least Php185,813 (AU$4,931) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Php79,000 in Tarlac.
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