Cost of Living Comparison Between Canberra and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 19.8% lower than in Canberra (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 14.5% lower than in Canberra | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 2.4% lower than in Canberra | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 40.4% lower than in Canberra | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 10.9% lower than in Canberra | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 55.4% higher than in Canberra | |
Restaurants | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 49.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | -49.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 A$ | 110.00 A$ | -45.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 13.50 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -25.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -23.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.76 A$ | 5.17 A$ | -10.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.34 A$ | 3.94 A$ | -9.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.63 A$ | 3.54 A$ | -2.6 % |
Markets | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.32 A$ | 8.08 A$ | -21.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.55 A$ | 3.54 A$ | -0.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.48 A$ | 1.49 A$ | +0.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 6.73 A$ | 5.71 A$ | -15.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.56 A$ | 6.49 A$ | -14.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.02 A$ | 5.87 A$ | -2.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.49 A$ | 8.50 A$ | -19.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.39 A$ | 2.05 A$ | -14.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.94 A$ | 1.72 A$ | -11.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.35 A$ | 1.78 A$ | -24.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.08 A$ | 2.40 A$ | -41.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.84 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -17.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | 1.47 A$ | -7.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.83 A$ | 3.18 A$ | -16.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.53 A$ | 2.06 A$ | -41.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 21.00 A$ | 18.25 A$ | -13.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.09 A$ | 7.24 A$ | -10.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.11 A$ | 8.50 A$ | -6.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | +12.5 % |
Transportation | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.75 A$ | 5.30 A$ | +11.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 171.30 A$ | 190.80 A$ | +11.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.00 A$ | 5.50 A$ | -8.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.18 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +15.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 60.00 A$ | 39.48 A$ | -34.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.89 A$ | 7.27 A$ | -7.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | 40,500.00 A$ | -8.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,250.00 A$ | 32,701.29 A$ | -7.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 389.10 A$ | 266.76 A$ | -31.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.17 A$ | 41.82 A$ | -18.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 106.83 A$ | 81.25 A$ | -23.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 100.85 A$ | 81.59 A$ | -19.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 31.94 A$ | 24.14 A$ | -24.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 23.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | -4.3 % |
Childcare | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,753.33 A$ | 2,321.59 A$ | -15.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 23,175.00 A$ | 28,987.50 A$ | +25.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 142.24 A$ | 123.73 A$ | -13.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 130.06 A$ | 81.68 A$ | -37.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 201.77 A$ | 161.96 A$ | -19.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 274.93 A$ | 180.52 A$ | -34.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,746.32 A$ | 2,461.59 A$ | -10.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,188.62 A$ | 1,953.21 A$ | -10.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,206.77 A$ | 4,690.00 A$ | +11.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,166.62 A$ | 2,908.55 A$ | -8.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,135.22 A$ | 1,220.09 A$ | +7.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 942.26 A$ | 993.16 A$ | +5.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canberra Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,665.37 A$ | 6,200.82 A$ | +32.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.32 | 6.58 | +4.1 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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