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 London (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 London salary
| London Salary | Equivalent in Melbourne | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £27,600 | Save £2,400 |
| £40,000 | £36,800 | Save £3,200 |
| £50,000 | £46,000 | Save £4,000 |
| £60,000 | £55,200 | Save £4,800 |
| £75,000 | £69,000 | Save £6,000 |
| £100,000 | £92,000 | Save £8,000 |
Living in Melbourne: What to Expect
Melbourne has a cost of living index of 92, meaning it is 8% cheaper than London in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Melbourne is approximately A$6,000 (£3,120 when converted to GBP).
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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