Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Canberra 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Canberra are 22.9% higher than in Melbourne (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Canberra are 15.1% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Canberra are 0.5% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canberra are 65.1% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Canberra are 12.2% higher than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canberra is 36.5% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 A$ | 50.00 A$ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 207.50 A$ | +72.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 13.50 A$ | +35.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.17 A$ | 5.80 A$ | +12.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.96 A$ | 4.37 A$ | +10.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.60 A$ | 3.70 A$ | +2.7 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.22 A$ | 10.32 A$ | +25.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.61 A$ | 3.51 A$ | -3.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.53 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -1.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.77 A$ | 6.89 A$ | +19.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.74 A$ | 8.13 A$ | +20.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.95 A$ | 6.21 A$ | +4.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.64 A$ | 10.84 A$ | +25.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 2.34 A$ | +12.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.74 A$ | 1.93 A$ | +10.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.80 A$ | 2.41 A$ | +33.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.45 A$ | 4.02 A$ | +64.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.52 A$ | 1.81 A$ | +19.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.48 A$ | 1.58 A$ | +6.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.24 A$ | 3.90 A$ | +20.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.03 A$ | 3.43 A$ | +68.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 A$ | 21.00 A$ | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 7.36 A$ | 8.09 A$ | +9.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.67 A$ | 9.11 A$ | +5.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | -11.1 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.30 A$ | 4.75 A$ | -10.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 194.00 A$ | 180.00 A$ | -7.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.50 A$ | 6.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.18 A$ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 65.00 A$ | 60.00 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.32 A$ | 7.99 A$ | +9.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,608.50 A$ | 44,423.00 A$ | +9.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,706.35 A$ | 35,250.00 A$ | +7.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 291.09 A$ | 392.40 A$ | +34.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 43.09 A$ | 51.08 A$ | +18.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 81.18 A$ | 107.43 A$ | +32.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 89.93 A$ | 102.75 A$ | +14.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 25.96 A$ | 32.72 A$ | +26.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 23.00 A$ | +4.5 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,460.05 A$ | 2,845.71 A$ | +15.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,600.00 A$ | 24,506.25 A$ | -17.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 132.83 A$ | 143.27 A$ | +7.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 88.24 A$ | 133.19 A$ | +50.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 166.96 A$ | 203.87 A$ | +22.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 195.63 A$ | 276.47 A$ | +41.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,532.09 A$ | 2,775.64 A$ | +9.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,015.88 A$ | 2,203.88 A$ | +9.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,801.75 A$ | 4,249.95 A$ | -11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,001.38 A$ | 3,189.28 A$ | +6.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,231.54 A$ | 1,169.60 A$ | -5.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,049.49 A$ | 972.47 A$ | -7.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Canberra Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,005.77 A$ | 4,386.14 A$ | -27.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.59 | 6.41 | -2.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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