Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,082 prices entered by 145 different people.
| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 21% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$18 ($14) | $12 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$12 ($9) | $7 | 26% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.37 ($4.10) | $3.65 | 13% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.48 ($1.13) | $0.67 | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.30 ($4.05) | $2.49 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$4.86 ($3.71) | $2.82 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$8 ($5.80) | $4.57 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.49 ($3.43) | $3.01 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.12 ($2.38) | $1.36 | 76% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$5.49 ($4.20) | $3.19 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$17 ($13) | $17 | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$2.82 ($2.15) | $1.96 | 10% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.64 ($2.02) | $1.73 | 16% |
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 11% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,943 ($2,249) | $1,528 | 47% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$2,147 ($1,641) | $1,303 | 26% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$249 ($190) | $211 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,822 ($1,392) | $1,254 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,417 ($1,083) | $919 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$157 ($120) | $150 | 20% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$46 ($35) | $49 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$374 ($286) | $276 | 3% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$212 ($162) | $129 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$9 ($7) | $13 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$28 ($21) | $21 | 1% |
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is about the same as in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$101 ($77) | $55 | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$59 ($45) | $46 | 1% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$129 ($99) | $129 | 24% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$131 ($100) | $101 | 1% |
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 74% more expensive than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$27,303 ($20,864) | $20,236 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.38 ($1.05) | $0.68 | 56% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$160 ($122) | $51 | 139% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$21 ($16) | $28 | 43% |
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 33% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$8 ($5.93) | $5.91 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$19 ($14) | $30 | 52% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$61 ($46) | $99 | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 ($5.25) | $5.51 | 5% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$4.57 ($3.49) | $3.22 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$5.32 ($4.06) | $4.91 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$2.66 ($2.03) | $4.36 | 53% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$3.01 ($2.30) | $1.68 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$34 ($26) | $20 | 27% |
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 26% cheaper than in Tempe, Arizona (United States) | ||
| Melbourne (Australia) | Tempe, Arizona (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$51 ($39) | $53 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$39 ($30) | $21 | 40% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$226 ($173) | $101 | 71% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$80 ($61) | $106 | 42% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$16 ($12) | $10 | 22% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$4.43 ($3.38) | $4.71 | 28% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$10 ($8) | $6 | 17% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$634 ($484) | $439 | 10% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.25 ($0.19) | $1.00 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$72 ($55) | $51 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$34 ($26) | $8 | 229% |
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For example, you would need at least $5,556 (AU$7,270) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,900 in Tempe, Arizona.