Price Rankings for Melbourne, Australia

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World Ranking

16^th Most Expensive Banana (1kg) (Markets) out of 381 Cities in the World.
6^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 364 Cities in the World.
9^th Most Expensive Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 356 Cities in the World.

Oceania Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
1^st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 10 Cities in Oceania
1^st Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 8 Cities in Oceania

2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 10 Cities in Oceania
1^st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Oceania
2^nd Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 10 Cities in Oceania

Australia and New Zealand Ranking

1^st Cheapest Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1^st Cheapest Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 10 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1^st Cheapest Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) (Sports And Leisure) out of 8 Cities in Australia and New Zealand

2^nd Most Expensive Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre (Rent Per Month) out of 10 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
1^st Most Expensive One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 9 Cities in Australia and New Zealand
2^nd Most Expensive Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 10 Cities in Australia and New Zealand

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	25.00 A$	High	106^th/381	7^th/10	7^th/10
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	115.00 A$	High	102^th/378	9^th/10	9^th/10
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	15.00 A$	High	125^th/344	4^th/9	4^th/9
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	11.00 A$	Very High	49^th/358	4^th/10	4^th/10
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	10.00 A$	High	77^th/333	9^th/9	9^th/9
Cappuccino (regular)	5.39 A$	Moderate	159^th/381	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	3.99 A$	High	103^th/380	4^th/10	4^th/10
Water (12 oz small bottle)	3.47 A$	Very High	73^th/379	2^nd/10	2^nd/10
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	8.30 A$	High	140^th/381	8^th/10	8^th/10
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	3.48 A$	High	91^st/381	4^th/10	4^th/10
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.59 A$	Moderate	163^th/380	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Eggs (regular) (12)	6.64 A$	Very High	41^st/381	6^th/10	6^th/10
Local Cheese (1 lb)	6.26 A$	Low	243^th/380	6^th/10	6^th/10
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	6.23 A$	Moderate	155^th/381	5^th/10	5^th/10
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	9.51 A$	Moderate	161^st/379	6^th/10	6^th/10
Apples (1 lb)	2.18 A$	High	97^th/381	5^th/10	5^th/10
Banana (1 lb)	1.94 A$	Very High	16^th/381	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Oranges (1 lb)	1.84 A$	High	113^th/378	10^th/10	10^th/10
Tomato (1 lb)	2.56 A$	High	120^th/378	10^th/10	10^th/10
Potato (1 lb)	1.66 A$	Very High	68^th/377	5^th/10	5^th/10
Onion (1 lb)	1.49 A$	High	86^th/380	5^th/10	5^th/10
Lettuce (1 head)	3.20 A$	Very High	64^th/372	7^th/10	7^th/10
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.16 A$	High	85^th/381	6^th/10	6^th/10
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	20.00 A$	High	84^th/356	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	7.26 A$	Very High	6^th/364	5^th/9	5^th/9
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.94 A$	Very High	9^th/356	4^th/9	4^th/9
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	50.00 A$	Very High	3^rd/306	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	5.30 A$	Very High	22^th/331	1^st/9	1^st/9
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	185.00 A$	Very High	7^th/226	3^rd/8	3^rd/8
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	5.50 A$	High	59^th/232	4^th/7	4^th/7
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	3.55 A$	High	56^th/186	6^th/6	6^th/6
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	40.56 A$	High	27^th/127	6^th/6	6^th/6
Gasoline (1 gallon)	7.00 A$	Moderate	224^th/381	7^th/10	7^th/10
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	42,145.00 A$	Moderate	82^th/155	4^th/7	4^th/7
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	35,042.76 A$	Low	221^st/289	4^th/9	4^th/9
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	225.36 A$	Moderate	184^th/377	8^th/10	8^th/10
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data	35.44 A$	High	145^th/381	10^th/10	10^th/10
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	79.16 A$	High	81^st/381	7^th/10	7^th/10
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	78.85 A$	High	92^th/375	4^th/10	4^th/10
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	23.59 A$	Moderate	138^th/241	8^th/8	8^th/8
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	23.50 A$	Very High	34^th/337	3^rd/10	3^rd/10
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	2,626.88 A$	Very High	30^th/301	4^th/8	4^th/8
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	31,549.67 A$	Very High	26^th/211	1^st/8	1^st/8
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	116.86 A$	High	116^th/366	6^th/10	6^th/10
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	76.84 A$	Very High	59^th/355	5^th/9	5^th/9
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	161.43 A$	Very High	64^th/371	5^th/10	5^th/10
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	169.44 A$	High	135^th/358	8^th/9	8^th/9
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	2,290.83 A$	Very High	73^th/376	6^th/10	6^th/10
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,867.89 A$	Very High	67^th/377	5^th/10	5^th/10
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	4,320.15 A$	Very High	57^th/370	2^nd/10	2^nd/10
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	2,701.21 A$	High	88^th/375	5^th/10	5^th/10
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	1,007.46 A$	High	61^st/303	6^th/9	6^th/9
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	778.46 A$	Very High	44^th/290	5^th/9	5^th/9
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	Oceania Ranking	Australia and New Zealand Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	6,410.78 A$	Very High	43^th/378	2^nd/10	2^nd/10
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	6.32	Moderate	195^th/356	8^th/10	8^th/10

Use this tool to calculate allowance or adjustment if relocating to Melbourne, Australia. To get more information about prices displayed on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Melbourne.

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