Cost of Living Comparison Between Singapore and Melbourne 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Melbourne is 15.9% lower than in Singapore (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Melbourne is 30.2% lower than in Singapore | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 48.1% lower than in Singapore | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 13.6% higher than in Singapore | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 5.8% lower than in Singapore | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 34.7% higher than in Singapore | |
Restaurants | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 S$ (16.81 A$) |
22.31 S$ (25.00 A$) |
+48.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 S$ (100.87 A$) |
89.22 S$ (100.00 A$) |
-0.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
13.38 S$ (15.00 A$) |
+33.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
8.92 S$ (10.00 A$) |
-10.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
10.00 S$ (11.21 A$) |
8.92 S$ (10.00 A$) |
-10.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
6.40 S$ (7.17 A$) |
4.53 S$ (5.08 A$) |
-29.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
2.06 S$ (2.31 A$) |
3.44 S$ (3.85 A$) |
+67.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.54 S$ (1.73 A$) |
3.05 S$ (3.42 A$) |
+97.7 % |
Markets | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
14.49 S$ (16.24 A$) |
7.25 S$ (8.13 A$) |
-49.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.54 S$ (2.85 A$) |
3.17 S$ (3.55 A$) |
+24.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.63 S$ (1.83 A$) |
1.36 S$ (1.52 A$) |
-16.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.48 S$ (5.02 A$) |
5.08 S$ (5.70 A$) |
+13.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.45 S$ (12.83 A$) |
5.81 S$ (6.51 A$) |
-49.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
6.27 S$ (7.02 A$) |
5.25 S$ (5.88 A$) |
-16.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
12.22 S$ (13.69 A$) |
7.63 S$ (8.55 A$) |
-37.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.59 S$ (2.90 A$) |
1.83 S$ (2.05 A$) |
-29.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.95 S$ (2.19 A$) |
1.53 S$ (1.71 A$) |
-21.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.39 S$ (2.68 A$) |
1.60 S$ (1.79 A$) |
-33.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.72 S$ (1.93 A$) |
2.16 S$ (2.42 A$) |
+25.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.42 S$ (1.59 A$) |
1.36 S$ (1.52 A$) |
-4.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.38 S$ (1.55 A$) |
1.33 S$ (1.49 A$) |
-4.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
2.27 S$ (2.55 A$) |
2.86 S$ (3.21 A$) |
+25.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.78 S$ (1.99 A$) |
1.89 S$ (2.11 A$) |
+6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 S$ (33.62 A$) |
16.28 S$ (18.25 A$) |
-45.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
5.52 S$ (6.18 A$) |
6.36 S$ (7.13 A$) |
+15.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
6.20 S$ (6.95 A$) |
7.28 S$ (8.16 A$) |
+17.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
16.20 S$ (18.16 A$) |
40.15 S$ (45.00 A$) |
+147.8 % |
Transportation | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 S$ (2.24 A$) |
4.73 S$ (5.30 A$) |
+136.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
128.00 S$ (143.46 A$) |
165.42 S$ (185.40 A$) |
+29.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
4.40 S$ (4.93 A$) |
4.91 S$ (5.50 A$) |
+11.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 S$ (1.80 A$) |
4.31 S$ (4.83 A$) |
+167.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
20.00 S$ (22.42 A$) |
35.22 S$ (39.48 A$) |
+76.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
10.75 S$ (12.05 A$) |
6.49 S$ (7.27 A$) |
-39.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
180,000.00 S$ (201,745.50 A$) |
36,134.64 S$ (40,500.00 A$) |
-79.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
158,722.00 S$ (177,896.94 A$) |
29,176.52 S$ (32,701.29 A$) |
-81.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
203.76 S$ (228.37 A$) |
215.34 S$ (241.35 A$) |
+5.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
23.99 S$ (26.88 A$) |
34.99 S$ (39.22 A$) |
+45.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
48.67 S$ (54.55 A$) |
71.38 S$ (80.00 A$) |
+46.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
142.29 S$ (159.48 A$) |
69.70 S$ (78.12 A$) |
-51.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
17.45 S$ (19.55 A$) |
21.07 S$ (23.62 A$) |
+20.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
15.00 S$ (16.81 A$) |
19.63 S$ (22.00 A$) |
+30.9 % |
Childcare | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,521.32 S$ (1,705.11 A$) |
2,071.35 S$ (2,321.59 A$) |
+36.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
37,415.81 S$ (41,935.95 A$) |
25,863.03 S$ (28,987.50 A$) |
-30.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
89.17 S$ (99.94 A$) |
103.82 S$ (116.36 A$) |
+16.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
58.14 S$ (65.16 A$) |
68.90 S$ (77.22 A$) |
+18.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
127.67 S$ (143.09 A$) |
139.11 S$ (155.92 A$) |
+9.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
140.68 S$ (157.67 A$) |
149.14 S$ (167.16 A$) |
+6.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
3,692.87 S$ (4,139.00 A$) |
1,972.32 S$ (2,210.59 A$) |
-46.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
2,711.32 S$ (3,038.87 A$) |
1,600.06 S$ (1,793.36 A$) |
-41.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
7,111.70 S$ (7,970.85 A$) |
3,658.07 S$ (4,100.00 A$) |
-48.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,031.76 S$ (5,639.64 A$) |
2,386.98 S$ (2,675.35 A$) |
-52.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
2,501.39 S$ (2,803.58 A$) |
886.62 S$ (993.73 A$) |
-64.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,654.68 S$ (1,854.58 A$) |
710.66 S$ (796.51 A$) |
-57.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Singapore Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
5,989.72 S$ (6,713.33 A$) |
5,634.24 S$ (6,314.90 A$) |
-5.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.55 | 6.35 | +78.8 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 668 | 421 |
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