Cost of Living Comparison Between Melbourne and Geelong 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Geelong is 6.3% lower than in Melbourne (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Geelong is 15.1% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Rent Prices in Geelong are 35.0% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Restaurant Prices in Geelong are 1.9% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Groceries Prices in Geelong are 8.7% lower than in Melbourne | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Geelong is 8.2% lower than in Melbourne | |
Restaurants | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 24.50 A$ | 24.50 A$ | 0.0 % |
| 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$ | 9.50 A$ | -20.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 10.00 A$ | 8.00 A$ | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.25 A$ | 5.25 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.03 A$ | 4.03 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.52 A$ | 3.52 A$ | 0.0 % |
Markets | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.09 A$ | 8.09 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.60 A$ | 2.66 A$ | -26.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | 0.64 A$ | -57.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.95 A$ | 4.00 A$ | -32.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.36 A$ | 5.44 A$ | -14.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.94 A$ | 5.94 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.48 A$ | 9.48 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.08 A$ | 1.81 A$ | -12.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.80 A$ | 1.80 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.73 A$ | 1.73 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.47 A$ | 1.77 A$ | -28.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | 1.50 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.45 A$ | 1.13 A$ | -21.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.24 A$ | 2.90 A$ | -10.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.15 A$ | 1.85 A$ | -14.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 19.25 A$ | 19.25 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.90 A$ | 5.49 A$ | -20.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.05 A$ | 5.00 A$ | -37.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 45.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.30 A$ | 9.80 A$ | +84.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 190.00 A$ | 174.00 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.50 A$ | 5.50 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 A$ | 4.83 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 39.48 A$ | 39.48 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.34 A$ | 6.52 A$ | -11.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 42,102.00 A$ | 41,709.00 A$ | -0.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,670.44 A$ | 33,670.44 A$ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 231.17 A$ | 231.17 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 38.88 A$ | 33.00 A$ | -15.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.39 A$ | 79.39 A$ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.86 A$ | 52.00 A$ | -36.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 22.71 A$ | 21.00 A$ | -7.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 22.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | -31.8 % |
Childcare | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,689.41 A$ | 2,689.41 A$ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,438.56 A$ | 29,438.56 A$ | 0.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 119.04 A$ | 100.00 A$ | -16.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 77.76 A$ | 77.76 A$ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 162.68 A$ | 145.00 A$ | -10.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 173.62 A$ | 100.00 A$ | -42.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,260.33 A$ | 2,179.81 A$ | -3.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,920.48 A$ | 1,380.00 A$ | -28.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,251.50 A$ | 1,875.00 A$ | -55.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,766.65 A$ | 1,850.00 A$ | -33.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,012.96 A$ | 947.60 A$ | -6.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 783.65 A$ | 752.51 A$ | -4.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Melbourne Edit |
Geelong Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,323.06 A$ | 4,929.39 A$ | -22.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.33 | 6.33 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | July 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 428 | 12 |
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| Cost of Living in Melbourne | 46.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in South Yarra | 47.71 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ballarat | 55.46 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oakleigh East | 57.15 miles |
| Cost of Living in Berwick | 73.60 miles |
| Cost of Living in Cranbourne | 75.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Frankston | 78.03 miles |
| Cost of Living in Romsey | 78.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Warragul | 109.04 miles |