Cost of Living Comparison Between Brisbane and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Melbourne are 2.6% lower than in Brisbane (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Melbourne are 2.8% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 3.3% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 4.1% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 1.8% lower than in Brisbane | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 8.7% higher than in Brisbane | |
Restaurants | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 22.00 A$ | 25.00 A$ | +13.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | 100.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | 15.00 A$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | 10.00 A$ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.23 A$ | 5.10 A$ | -2.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4.20 A$ | 3.88 A$ | -7.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.38 A$ | 3.50 A$ | +3.5 % |
Markets | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.19 A$ | 8.08 A$ | -1.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.20 A$ | 3.54 A$ | +10.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.57 A$ | 1.49 A$ | -4.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.94 A$ | 5.71 A$ | -3.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.43 A$ | 6.49 A$ | +1.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.67 A$ | 5.87 A$ | +3.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.01 A$ | 8.50 A$ | -15.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.10 A$ | 2.05 A$ | -2.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.88 A$ | 1.72 A$ | -8.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.35 A$ | 1.78 A$ | -24.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 A$ | 2.40 A$ | -4.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.67 A$ | 1.51 A$ | -9.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.47 A$ | 1.47 A$ | +0.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.02 A$ | 3.18 A$ | +5.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.47 A$ | 2.06 A$ | -16.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | 18.25 A$ | -8.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 8.03 A$ | 7.24 A$ | -9.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.33 A$ | 8.50 A$ | +2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 40.00 A$ | 45.00 A$ | +12.5 % |
Transportation | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.34 A$ | 5.30 A$ | +22.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 220.00 A$ | 190.80 A$ | -13.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.50 A$ | 5.50 A$ | +22.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.85 A$ | 4.83 A$ | +25.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 54.30 A$ | 39.48 A$ | -27.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.51 A$ | 7.27 A$ | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 40,750.00 A$ | 40,500.00 A$ | -0.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,841.79 A$ | 32,701.29 A$ | +2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 293.17 A$ | 248.12 A$ | -15.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 34.58 A$ | 39.68 A$ | +14.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.08 A$ | 80.00 A$ | +5.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 79.76 A$ | 78.12 A$ | -2.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.12 A$ | 23.62 A$ | -12.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 20.00 A$ | 22.00 A$ | +10.0 % |
Childcare | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,408.97 A$ | 2,321.59 A$ | -3.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 13,536.67 A$ | 28,987.50 A$ | +114.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 132.36 A$ | 117.67 A$ | -11.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 72.00 A$ | 78.89 A$ | +9.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 191.25 A$ | 155.90 A$ | -18.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 163.16 A$ | 173.36 A$ | +6.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,493.46 A$ | 2,240.14 A$ | -10.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,149.96 A$ | 1,812.85 A$ | -15.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,972.50 A$ | 4,165.79 A$ | +4.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,668.88 A$ | 2,697.21 A$ | +1.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,164.00 A$ | 1,036.08 A$ | -11.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 823.61 A$ | 830.39 A$ | +0.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Brisbane Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,042.75 A$ | 6,383.75 A$ | +5.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.25 | 6.40 | +2.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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