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Melbourne, Australia
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About Melbourne, Australia
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$913
A$1,383.92
Family of 4 / mo
$2,353
A$3,564.63
Avg salary (after tax)
$4,917
A$7,450.54
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second most-populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $200.11
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $84.73
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $143.14
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $220.82
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.97
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $7,451
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $6.1
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $13.2
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $13.2
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $4.79
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.96
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $26.37
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $145.11
- Fast Food ComboUSD $17.15
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $14.91
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $25.7
- Apples (1 kg)USD $5.42
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.62
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $4.67
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $8.37
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.21
- Onions (1 kg)USD $3.79
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $4.68
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $2.61
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $24.41
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $52.77
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $3.5
- Dozen EggsUSD $6.89
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $16.83
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $8.12
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.85
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $4,176
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,834
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,109
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $850.22
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,318
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,885
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $99.19
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $3,091
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $26.37
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $29.03
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $33,128
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $44.95
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $36,380
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $6.06
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.59
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $209.75
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $3.82
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $39,575
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $102.24
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $262.95