Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Tarragona, Spain
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (€3.38) | €3.45 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.95) | €0.81 | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (€3.25) | €2.45 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (€3.10) | €1.86 | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€4.17) | €6 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (€2.93) | €1.79 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (€2.05) | €1.09 | + 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (€3.65) | €0.77 | + 377% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (€11) | €6 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (€1.80) | €1.63 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (€1.71) | €0.94 | + 81% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 62% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (€1,856) | €872 | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (€1,377) | €569 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (€153) | €150 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (€1,160) | €576 | + 101% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (€912) | €395 | + 131% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (€102) | €100 | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (€30) | €34 | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (€227) | €417 | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (€136) | €143 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €6 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €12 | + 53% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 12% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€65) | €71 | - 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (€38) | €28 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (€82) | €81 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (€84) | €96 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (€17,514) | €23,376 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (€0.89) | €1.25 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (€103) | €36 | + 185% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (€14) | €13 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (€4.63) | €4.43 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (€15) | €4.87 | + 216% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (€46) | €60 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.41) | €4.29 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (€2.77) | €2.27 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (€3.41) | €2.86 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (€1.63) | €1.29 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (€1.93) | €1.76 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (€23) | €13 | + 74% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Tarragona (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€33) | €29 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (€25) | €15 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (€145) | €50 | + 190% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€50) | €47 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (€10) | €8 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (€2.82) | €1.97 | + 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€6) | €5.01 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (€407) | €421 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (€0.16) | €0.18 | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (€46) | €46 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (€21) | €4.92 | + 336% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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