Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Tartu, Estonia
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 78% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (€11) | €5.60 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (€8) | €5.13 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (€3.37) | €2.94 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (€0.95) | €0.93 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (€3.23) | €1.81 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (€3.08) | €2.04 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (€4.15) | €4.08 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (€2.92) | €1.90 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (€2.04) | €0.50 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (€3.64) | €1.27 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (€11) | €8 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (€1.79) | €1.75 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (€1.70) | €0.53 | + 223% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (€1,847) | €716 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (€1,370) | €503 | + 173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (€152) | €136 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (€1,155) | €444 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (€908) | €331 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (€101) | €88 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (€29) | €18 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (€226) | €372 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (€135) | €98 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (€8) | €7 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (€18) | €10 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (€64) | €76 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (€38) | €36 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (€84) | €109 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 154% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (€17,426) | €18,372 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (€0.88) | €1.32 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (€102) | €14 | + 608% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (€14) | €9 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (€4.61) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (€15) | €16 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (€46) | €33 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (€4.38) | €3.65 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (€2.75) | €3.44 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (€3.39) | €2.96 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (€1.63) | €1.64 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (€1.92) | €1.88 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (€23) | €12 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (€33) | €23 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (€25) | €13 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (€145) | €39 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (€50) | €37 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (€10) | €6 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (€2.81) | €2.79 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (€6) | €2.58 | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (€405) | €537 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (€0.16) | €0.05 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (€46) | €44 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (€21) | €3.88 | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,010 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,750 (AU$5,875) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,000 in Tartu.
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