Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia

Summary of cost of living in Melbourne

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: AU$7,997
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: AU$4,493
  • Cost of living in Melbourne is more expensive than in 75% of cities in Australia (3 out of 8)
  • Cost of living in Melbourne is more expensive than in 75% of cities in Oceania (4 out of 12)
  • Cost of living in Melbourne is more expensive than in 81% of cities in the World (41 out of 210)
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List of prices in Melbourne
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district AU$24
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) AU$14
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast AU$7
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk AU$2.08
12 eggs, large AU$7
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes AU$7
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese AU$9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples AU$4.99
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes AU$3.79
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket AU$6
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality AU$20
2 liters of coca-cola AU$4.12
Bread for 2 people for 1 day AU$3.28
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area AU$3,862
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area AU$2,620
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat AU$254
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area AU$2,308
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area AU$1,819
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio AU$193
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) AU$80
40” flat screen tv AU$540
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) AU$214
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) AU$14
Hourly rate for cleaning help AU$35
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) AU$132
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) AU$87
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) AU$180
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes AU$199
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new AU$35,860
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas AU$2.03
Monthly ticket public transport AU$166
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) AU$32
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) AU$11
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) AU$10
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) AU$83
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) AU$7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) AU$5.67
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) AU$5.34
4 rolls of toilet paper AU$5.05
Tube of toothpaste AU$3.36
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city AU$33
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub AU$57
2 tickets to the movies AU$44
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) AU$358
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert AU$125
1 cocktail drink in downtown club AU$21
Cappuccino in expat area of the city AU$5.31
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) AU$12
Ipad wi-fi 128gb AU$832
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) AU$0.37
1 month of gym membership in business district AU$84
1 package of marlboro cigarettes AU$40
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 592 prices entered by 107 different people.
Latest price update: October 02, 2023

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Melbourne position in our World Ranking

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41st
out of 210
oceania
4th
out of 12
australia
3rd
out of 8

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