Cost of living
Melbourne (Australia) compared to Perth
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Overview comparison
Melbourne (Australia)Perth
Consumer prices in Melbourne (Australia) are roughly 24% higher than in Perth.
Cost of living
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,651 | 2,533 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,912 | 4,730 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,228 | 906 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,006 | 3,844 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,337.53 | 1,424.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,494.45 | 1,829.64 |
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| Food person | 581 | 578 |
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| Food family | 1,284 | 1,359 |
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| Transport person | 306.79 | 320.25 |
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| Transport family | 731.3 | 615.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.81 years | 66.22 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.69 | 16.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 70.74 | 76.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.66 | 10.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.34 | 7.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.25 | 3.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.28 | 2.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,125.12 | 1,813.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,334.85 | 1,017.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,053.31 | 3,031.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,876.14 | 2,021.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 121.86 | 96.97 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 148.15 | 173.44 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 43.55 | 59.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.09 | 5.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 6,684 | 5,282 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,020 | 3,248 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 4.24 | 2.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 111.96% | 116.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.95 | 19.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.46 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 1.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.23 | 2.42 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.52 | 3.92 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.65 | 8.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.87 | 10.25 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.43 | 12.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.65 | 3.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.06 |
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Other
| Item | Melbourne (Australia) | Perth |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.37 | 44.36 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.8 | 18.45 |
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| Doctors visit | 56.68 | 62.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.87 | 20.55 |
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| Brand Jeans | 74.21 | 81.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 123.92 | 95.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,125.51 | 1,726.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,465 | 13,939 |
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