Cost of Living Comparison Between Norwich and Melbourne 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Melbourne is 2.0% higher than in Norwich (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Melbourne is 11.2% higher than in Norwich | |
| Rent Prices in Melbourne are 38.3% higher than in Norwich | |
| Restaurant Prices in Melbourne are 13.9% lower than in Norwich | |
| Groceries Prices in Melbourne are 16.8% higher than in Norwich | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Melbourne is 16.3% higher than in Norwich | |
Restaurants | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
17.00 £ (32.66 A$) |
13.01 £ (25.00 A$) |
-23.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
77.00 £ (147.94 A$) |
62.46 £ (120.00 A$) |
-18.9 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 £ (15.37 A$) |
8.33 £ (16.00 A$) |
+4.1 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
5.50 £ (10.57 A$) |
6.25 £ (12.00 A$) |
+13.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.45 £ (10.47 A$) |
6.25 £ (12.00 A$) |
+14.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.44 £ (6.61 A$) |
2.85 £ (5.48 A$) |
-17.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.19 £ (4.22 A$) |
2.18 £ (4.20 A$) |
-0.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.33 £ (2.56 A$) |
1.81 £ (3.48 A$) |
+36.0 % |
Markets | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.44 £ (2.76 A$) |
1.39 £ (2.68 A$) |
-3.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.56 £ (2.99 A$) |
2.03 £ (3.90 A$) |
+30.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.88 £ (1.68 A$) |
0.78 £ (1.49 A$) |
-11.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
3.51 £ (6.74 A$) |
4.43 £ (8.51 A$) |
+26.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.29 £ (6.31 A$) |
4.28 £ (8.22 A$) |
+30.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.82 £ (9.25 A$) |
3.17 £ (6.09 A$) |
-34.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.99 £ (11.50 A$) |
5.26 £ (10.10 A$) |
-12.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.12 £ (2.15 A$) |
1.28 £ (2.46 A$) |
+14.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.65 £ (1.25 A$) |
1.08 £ (2.08 A$) |
+65.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.99 £ (1.90 A$) |
1.14 £ (2.18 A$) |
+14.9 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.57 £ (3.02 A$) |
1.58 £ (3.03 A$) |
+0.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.63 £ (1.21 A$) |
1.03 £ (1.98 A$) |
+63.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.50 £ (0.96 A$) |
0.91 £ (1.75 A$) |
+82.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.95 £ (1.82 A$) |
1.86 £ (3.58 A$) |
+96.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.30 £ (2.49 A$) |
1.28 £ (2.46 A$) |
-1.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
8.00 £ (15.37 A$) |
10.41 £ (20.00 A$) |
+30.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
2.42 £ (4.64 A$) |
3.70 £ (7.10 A$) |
+52.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.33 £ (4.48 A$) |
4.02 £ (7.73 A$) |
+72.4 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
17.75 £ (34.10 A$) |
26.02 £ (50.00 A$) |
+46.6 % |
Transportation | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 £ (5.76 A$) |
2.86 £ (5.50 A$) |
-4.6 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
69.50 £ (133.53 A$) |
103.58 £ (199.00 A$) |
+49.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.00 £ (5.76 A$) |
2.65 £ (5.10 A$) |
-11.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
1.66 £ (3.18 A$) |
1.67 £ (3.20 A$) |
+0.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
14.40 £ (27.67 A$) |
21.67 £ (41.64 A$) |
+50.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.36 £ (2.60 A$) |
0.96 £ (1.85 A$) |
-28.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
28,895.00 £ (55,515.86 A$) |
21,935.71 £ (42,145.00 A$) |
-24.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
30,610.00 £ (58,810.88 A$) |
19,061.91 £ (36,623.57 A$) |
-37.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
266.00 £ (511.06 A$) |
151.35 £ (290.79 A$) |
-43.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
16.20 £ (31.13 A$) |
20.77 £ (39.91 A$) |
+28.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
33.14 £ (63.67 A$) |
39.84 £ (76.55 A$) |
+20.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
39.71 £ (76.30 A$) |
37.63 £ (72.30 A$) |
-5.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
6.40 £ (12.30 A$) |
15.16 £ (29.12 A$) |
+136.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
10.00 £ (19.21 A$) |
11.45 £ (22.00 A$) |
+14.5 % |
Childcare | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,083.33 £ (2,081.40 A$) |
1,682.79 £ (3,233.14 A$) |
+55.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
9,200.00 £ (17,675.93 A$) |
22,859.81 £ (43,920.46 A$) |
+148.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
87.50 £ (168.11 A$) |
57.22 £ (109.93 A$) |
-34.6 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
37.50 £ (72.05 A$) |
41.21 £ (79.17 A$) |
+9.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
94.75 £ (182.04 A$) |
93.69 £ (180.00 A$) |
-1.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
79.67 £ (153.06 A$) |
93.00 £ (178.69 A$) |
+16.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
982.80 £ (1,888.25 A$) |
1,279.75 £ (2,458.79 A$) |
+30.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
742.20 £ (1,425.99 A$) |
950.41 £ (1,826.02 A$) |
+28.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,693.33 £ (3,253.40 A$) |
2,473.61 £ (4,752.54 A$) |
+46.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,275.00 £ (2,449.65 A$) |
1,790.09 £ (3,439.29 A$) |
+40.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
348.38 £ (669.35 A$) |
510.81 £ (981.42 A$) |
+46.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
261.67 £ (502.75 A$) |
442.56 £ (850.29 A$) |
+69.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Norwich Edit |
Melbourne Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
2,451.96 £ (4,710.95 A$) |
3,170.33 £ (6,091.13 A$) |
+29.3 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.04 | 5.58 | +10.8 % |
| Last update: | 28 January 2026 | 13 February 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 20 | 236 | |
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