Cost of Living Comparison Between Sydney and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 4.39% lower than in Sydney (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 13.49% lower than in Sydney | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 27.84% lower than in Sydney | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 7.68% higher than in Sydney | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 2.53% higher than in Sydney | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 6.46% lower than in Sydney | |
Restaurants | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 A$ | 18.00 A$ | +12.50 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 A$ | 12.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | +25.00 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | +25.00 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.13 A$ | 4.38 A$ | +6.14 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.04 A$ | 3.22 A$ | +6.03 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.62 A$ | 2.88 A$ | +10.10 % |
Markets | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.37 A$ | 5.90 A$ | -7.28 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.47 A$ | 2.78 A$ | +12.65 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.12 A$ | 1.24 A$ | +10.44 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.79 A$ | 4.77 A$ | -0.45 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.08 A$ | 5.42 A$ | +6.74 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.07 A$ | 5.12 A$ | +0.94 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.56 A$ | 7.80 A$ | -8.88 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.19 A$ | 1.99 A$ | -9.14 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.49 A$ | 1.42 A$ | -4.93 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.58 A$ | 1.54 A$ | -2.51 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.48 A$ | 2.12 A$ | -14.47 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.50 A$ | 1.39 A$ | -6.90 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.23 A$ | 1.14 A$ | -7.54 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.58 A$ | 2.70 A$ | +4.72 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.92 A$ | 2.13 A$ | +10.85 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.93 A$ | 5.87 A$ | +19.04 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.16 A$ | 5.73 A$ | -7.01 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 35.00 A$ | 40.00 A$ | +14.29 % |
Transportation | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 A$ | 4.50 A$ | +12.50 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 217.39 A$ | 155.50 A$ | -28.47 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.10 A$ | 5.00 A$ | +21.95 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.58 A$ | 2.62 A$ | -26.92 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.68 A$ | 34.20 A$ | -39.66 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.15 A$ | 5.12 A$ | -0.51 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,990.00 A$ | 27,000.00 A$ | -6.86 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,845.75 A$ | 25,761.96 A$ | -0.32 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 193.44 A$ | 203.66 A$ | +5.28 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.76 A$ | 0.19 A$ | -75.30 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 71.96 A$ | 70.98 A$ | -1.37 % |
Sports And Leisure | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.16 A$ | 64.50 A$ | -20.53 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.72 A$ | 22.91 A$ | -3.40 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 20.00 A$ | 0.00 % |
Childcare | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,316.68 A$ | 2,506.15 A$ | +8.18 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 21,472.00 A$ | 18,793.33 A$ | -12.48 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 101.34 A$ | 100.10 A$ | -1.22 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 63.36 A$ | 54.93 A$ | -13.30 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 142.09 A$ | 131.94 A$ | -7.15 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 152.74 A$ | 145.88 A$ | -4.49 % |
Rent Per Month | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,597.00 A$ | 1,745.45 A$ | -32.79 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,880.00 A$ | 1,416.73 A$ | -24.64 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,769.40 A$ | 3,329.17 A$ | -30.20 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,041.03 A$ | 2,306.22 A$ | -24.16 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,238.39 A$ | 902.92 A$ | -27.09 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 790.38 A$ | 741.94 A$ | -6.13 % |
Salaries And Financing | Sydney Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,138.19 A$ | 4,967.12 A$ | -19.08 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.12 | 3.00 | -3.86 % |
| Last update: | February 2021 | February 2021 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 279 | 267 |
Cities near Sydney: | Cost of Living in Gosford | 46.31 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wollongong | 51.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Canberra | 178.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Forster | 188.67 miles |
Cities near Melbourne: | Cost of Living in Ballarat | 71.73 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wangaratta | 149.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Albury | 195.47 miles |
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