Price Rankings for Melbourne, Australia
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World Ranking
12th Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.
5th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 319 Cities in the World.
9th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 315 Cities in the World.
5th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 319 Cities in the World.
9th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 315 Cities in the World.
Oceania Ranking
1st Cheapest Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Oceania
1st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Oceania
1st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
Australia and New Zealand Ranking
1st Cheapest Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Cheapest Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) (Transportation) out of 5 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Most Expensive Onion (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Most Expensive Potato (1kg) (Markets) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28.00 A$ | High | 95th/333 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 A$ | High | 112th/332 | 7th/9 | 7th/9 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 A$ | Moderate | 146th/315 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 12.00 A$ | Very High | 44th/320 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 12.00 A$ | Very High | 48th/300 | 3rd/9 | 3rd/9 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.49 A$ | Moderate | 166th/333 | 3rd/9 | 3rd/9 |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.95 A$ | High | 114th/332 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3.58 A$ | High | 75th/333 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 8.14 A$ | Moderate | 159th/333 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.52 A$ | High | 101st/333 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.60 A$ | Moderate | 163th/333 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 7.18 A$ | Very High | 46th/333 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.36 A$ | Low | 244th/333 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.33 A$ | Moderate | 159th/333 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 10.02 A$ | Moderate | 148th/331 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.26 A$ | High | 110th/333 | 3rd/9 | 3rd/9 |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2.01 A$ | Very High | 12th/333 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.01 A$ | High | 104th/332 | 8th/9 | 8th/9 |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.72 A$ | High | 112th/331 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.81 A$ | Very High | 54th/331 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.59 A$ | High | 78th/332 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.31 A$ | High | 66th/328 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.23 A$ | High | 88th/333 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 A$ | High | 88th/315 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 6.84 A$ | Very High | 5th/319 | 3rd/9 | 3rd/9 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.13 A$ | Very High | 9th/315 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 50.00 A$ | Very High | 3rd/268 | 3rd/9 | 3rd/9 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 5.50 A$ | Very High | 36th/303 | 1st/9 | 1st/9 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 182.50 A$ | Very High | 11st/228 | 4th/8 | 4th/8 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 5.92 A$ | High | 48th/205 | 3rd/5 | 3rd/5 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.38 A$ | High | 59th/167 | 5th/5 | 5th/5 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 40.56 A$ | High | 25th/111 | 5th/5 | 5th/5 |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.96 A$ | Low | 209th/333 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 44,423.00 A$ | Moderate | 91st/162 | 3rd/7 | 3rd/7 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,073.29 A$ | Very Low | 218th/272 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
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Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 237.22 A$ | Moderate | 167th/330 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 33.30 A$ | Moderate | 162th/333 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.11 A$ | High | 94th/333 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
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Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 78.88 A$ | High | 107th/328 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.53 A$ | Low | 149th/232 | 8th/9 | 8th/9 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 25.00 A$ | Very High | 41st/304 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
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Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,639.57 A$ | Very High | 32th/266 | 4th/8 | 4th/8 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 29,783.00 A$ | Very High | 34th/203 | 1st/8 | 1st/8 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 110.24 A$ | Moderate | 140th/328 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 84.41 A$ | Very High | 41st/309 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 165.29 A$ | High | 85th/329 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 166.72 A$ | Moderate | 169th/316 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,411.56 A$ | High | 76th/332 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,844.91 A$ | High | 76th/333 | 5th/9 | 5th/9 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,569.32 A$ | Very High | 57th/328 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,727.13 A$ | High | 102th/331 | 6th/9 | 6th/9 |
| 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 | 1,003.89 A$ | High | 65th/283 | 7th/8 | 7th/8 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 803.41 A$ | Very High | 45th/277 | 4th/9 | 4th/9 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Oceania Ranking |
Australia and New Zealand Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 6,249.60 A$ | Very High | 49th/333 | 2nd/9 | 2nd/9 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.28 | Moderate | 167th/317 | 9th/9 | 9th/9 |
For more details about the prices shown on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Melbourne.