Price Rankings for Melbourne, Australia

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World Ranking

59^th Cheapest Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 423 Cities in the World.

35^th Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 584 Cities in the World.
33^th Most Expensive 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) (Clothing And Shoes) out of 569 Cities in the World.
25^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 558 Cities in the World.

Oceania Ranking

1^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 7 Cities in Oceania
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
4^th Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 13 Cities in Oceania

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 13 Cities in Oceania
1^st Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 13 Cities in Oceania
2^nd Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 13 Cities in Oceania

Australia and New Zealand Ranking

1^st Cheapest Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) (Transportation) out of 7 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1^st Cheapest Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
3^rd Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 12 Cities in Australia and New Zealand

1^st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1^st Most Expensive Lettuce (1 head) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
2^nd Most Expensive Rice (white), (1kg) (Markets) out of 12 Cities in Australia and New Zealand

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	25.00 A$	High	120^th/582	6^th/13	6^th/12
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	120.00 A$	Very High	69^th/582	5^th/13	5^th/12
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	15.00 A$	Very High	70^th/491	5^th/12	5^th/11
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	12.00 A$	Very High	25^th/558	2^nd/13	2^nd/12
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	10.00 A$	Very High	86^th/547	10^th/13	10^th/12
Cappuccino (regular)	5.02 A$	Moderate	246^th/584	10^th/13	10^th/12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.93 A$	Very High	84^th/586	5^th/13	5^th/12
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.52 A$	Very High	52^th/581	3^rd/13	3^rd/12
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	8.79 A$	High	143^th/586	8^th/13	8^th/12
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.19 A$	High	136^th/585	4^th/13	4^th/12
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.57 A$	High	192^th/580	2^nd/13	2^nd/12
Eggs (regular) (12)	5.47 A$	Very High	102^th/567	9^th/13	9^th/12
Local Cheese (1 lb)	7.21 A$	Moderate	228^th/567	3^rd/13	3^rd/12
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.96 A$	High	200^th/572	5^th/13	5^th/12
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	11.17 A$	High	115^th/547	3^rd/13	3^rd/12
Apples (1 lb)	2.17 A$	High	148^th/578	3^rd/13	3^rd/12
Banana (1 lb)	1.72 A$	Very High	35^th/584	4^th/13	4^th/12
Oranges (1 lb)	1.93 A$	High	149^th/569	9^th/13	9^th/12
Tomato (1 lb)	3.46 A$	Very High	32^th/561	5^th/12	5^th/11
Potato (1 lb)	1.87 A$	Very High	61^st/576	2^nd/13	2^nd/12
Onion (1 lb)	1.57 A$	Very High	92^th/571	1^st/13	1^st/12
Lettuce (1 head)	5.37 A$	Very High	5^th/525	1^st/13	1^st/12
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.79 A$	Very High	78^th/579	4^th/12	4^th/11
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	20.00 A$	Very High	94^th/554	2^nd/13	2^nd/12
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	6.84 A$	Very High	6^th/526	4^th/12	4^th/11
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.17 A$	Very High	17^th/488	7^th/12	7^th/11
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	40.00 A$	Very High	3^rd/522	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	4.60 A$	Very High	61^st/551	3^rd/12	3^rd/11
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	163.50 A$	Very High	14^th/440	4^th/10	4^th/9
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.00 A$	High	173^th/475	5^th/10	5^th/9
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.86 A$	High	116^th/397	6^th/10	6^th/9
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	34.14 A$	High	98^th/319	9^th/9	9^th/9
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.99 A$	Moderate	275^th/575	6^th/13	6^th/12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	34,690.00 A$	Low	129^th/209	7^th/7	7^th/7
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	28,624.95 A$	Very Low	365^th/423	9^th/12	8^th/11
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	255.63 A$	Moderate	233^th/571	6^th/12	6^th/11
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.55 A$	Very High	19^th/365	6^th/11	6^th/10
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	81.40 A$	High	141^st/582	8^th/13	8^th/12
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	71.94 A$	High	139^th/574	8^th/13	8^th/12
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	20.00 A$	Low	242^th/371	7^th/10	7^th/9
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	22.50 A$	Very High	46^th/568	3^rd/12	3^rd/11
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,482.41 A$	Very High	23^th/423	4^th/9	4^th/8
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	28,987.50 A$	Very High	39^th/319	1^st/9	1^st/8
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	126.37 A$	Very High	104^th/562	4^th/12	4^th/11
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	81.65 A$	Very High	32^th/556	6^th/13	6^th/12
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	173.31 A$	Very High	33^th/569	8^th/13	8^th/12
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	195.84 A$	Very High	59^th/545	6^th/12	6^th/11
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,156.00 A$	Very High	97^th/572	6^th/12	6^th/11
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,721.47 A$	Very High	90^th/565	8^th/12	8^th/11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	3,925.34 A$	Very High	87^th/554	5^th/12	5^th/11
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,683.81 A$	Very High	106^th/562	5^th/12	5^th/11
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	1,001.75 A$	Very High	72^th/416	5^th/9	5^th/9
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	919.94 A$	Very High	31^st/392	3^rd/9	3^rd/9
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,307.65 A$	Very High	91^st/564	3^rd/12	3^rd/11
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	4.48	Low	321^st/508	8^th/12	7^th/11

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Melbourne, Australia. To get more information about prices displayed on this page please visit Cost of Living in Melbourne.

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