Cost of Living in Victoria
Prices in Victoria (First-Level Administrative Unit in Australia)
Top cities by number of contributors:
Melbourne - 239 contributors in the past 12 months
Bendigo - 7 contributors
Ballarat - 6 contributors
Geelong - 6 contributors
Epping - 3 contributors
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | A$27.35 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | A$109.38 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | A$16.25 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | A$11.55 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$11.17 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | A$5.54 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | A$4.33 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | A$3.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | A$2.40 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | A$3.64 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | A$1.60 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | A$7.37 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | A$6.74 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | A$6.28 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | A$9.73 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | A$2.45 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | A$2.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | A$2.08 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | A$2.97 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | A$1.95 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | A$1.65 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | A$3.50 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | A$2.49 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | A$18.70 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | A$7.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | A$6.94 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | A$51.94 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | A$5.60 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | A$171.10 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | A$6.11 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | A$3.27 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | A$41.35 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | A$1.90 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | A$41,502.96 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | A$37,685.43 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | A$299.10 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | A$39.65 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | A$80.43 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | A$73.09 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | A$26.01 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | A$21.53 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | A$3,103.32 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | A$41,591.08 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | A$108.93 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | A$71.28 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | A$159.14 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | A$169.97 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$2,053.11 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$1,639.19 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | A$3,525.55 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | A$2,701.68 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | A$897.30 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | A$763.85 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | A$5,700.61 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.85 | |
Over the last 12 months, 1815 data points were contributed by 370 people of this region.
Last update: 14 June 2026
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