Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 1.4% higher than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 3.6% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 8.0% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 3.2% higher than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 0.4% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 3.0% higher than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 120.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.29 A$ | 5.17 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.27 A$ | 3.96 A$ | -7.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.45 A$ | 3.60 A$ | +4.4 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.82 A$ | 8.22 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.11 A$ | 3.61 A$ | +16.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.53 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.71 A$ | 5.77 A$ | +1.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.31 A$ | 6.74 A$ | +6.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.59 A$ | 5.95 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.32 A$ | 8.64 A$ | -16.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 2.08 A$ | -0.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.82 A$ | 1.74 A$ | -4.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.34 A$ | 1.80 A$ | -23.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.46 A$ | 2.45 A$ | -0.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.65 A$ | 1.52 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.46 A$ | 1.48 A$ | +1.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.98 A$ | 3.24 A$ | +8.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.52 A$ | 2.03 A$ | -19.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 17.50 A$ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.27 A$ | 7.36 A$ | -10.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.48 A$ | 8.67 A$ | +2.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | +12.5 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.34 A$ | 5.30 A$ | +22.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 194.00 A$ | -11.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 A$ | 6.50 A$ | +85.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.69 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +31.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.30 A$ | 65.00 A$ | +19.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.49 A$ | 7.32 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 41,500.00 A$ | 40,608.50 A$ | -2.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,565.42 A$ | 32,706.35 A$ | +3.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.17 A$ | 291.09 A$ | -6.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 36.65 A$ | 43.09 A$ | +17.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 78.92 A$ | 81.18 A$ | +2.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 80.39 A$ | 89.93 A$ | +11.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.62 A$ | 25.96 A$ | -6.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,408.97 A$ | 2,460.05 A$ | +2.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,536.67 A$ | 29,600.00 A$ | +118.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 134.79 A$ | 132.83 A$ | -1.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 76.59 A$ | 88.24 A$ | +15.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 193.89 A$ | 166.96 A$ | -13.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 171.00 A$ | 195.63 A$ | +14.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,535.31 A$ | 2,532.09 A$ | -0.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,186.17 A$ | 2,015.88 A$ | -7.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,010.74 A$ | 4,801.75 A$ | +19.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,699.52 A$ | 3,001.38 A$ | +11.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,291.40 A$ | 1,231.54 A$ | -4.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 934.60 A$ | 1,049.49 A$ | +12.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,627.74 A$ | 6,005.77 A$ | +6.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.59 | +4.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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