Cost of Living in Melbourne
Australia • Pop: 5.1M
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital with excellent coffee scene.
Cultural capitalCoffee cultureArts sceneSports hub
Cost
Index
Index
92
Rent
Index
Index
95
Avg Net Salary
$3,120/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
92
8% cheaperRent
95
5% cheaperGroceries
92
8% cheaperRestaurants
88
12% cheaperTransport
85
15% cheaperUtilities
95
5% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Melbourne to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Melbourne | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $46,000 | Save $4,000 |
| $75,000 | $69,000 | Save $6,000 |
| $100,000 | $92,000 | Save $8,000 |
| $125,000 | $115,000 | Save $10,000 |
| $150,000 | $138,000 | Save $12,000 |
| $200,000 | $184,000 | Save $16,000 |
Living in Melbourne: What to Expect
Melbourne has a cost of living index of 92, meaning it is 8% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Melbourne is approximately A$6,000 ($3,120 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 95
- Groceries: Index of 92
- Restaurants: Index of 88
- Transport: Index of 85
- Utilities: Index of 95
Key highlights: Cultural capital, Coffee culture, Arts scene, Sports hub.
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