Cost of living in Brisbane is 6% lower than in Melbourne (without rent).
Rent in Brisbane is 12% more expensive than in Melbourne.
Cost of living including rent in Brisbane is 4% higher than in Melbourne.
Food in Brisbane is very similar to Melbourne.
Transport in Brisbane is 19% cheaper than in Melbourne.
| Brisbane | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brisbane | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 83.5 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.26 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.81 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.77 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.52 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.74 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.71 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.95 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.61 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 27.8 $ | 26.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.99 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 145 $ | 126 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.4 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.08 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.28 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.33 $ | 4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
116 $ | 101 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
178 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54.5 $ | 54 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,283 $ | 1,146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,860 $ | 1,818 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,542 $ | 1,361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,771 $ | 2,752 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,907 $ | 7,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,572 $ | 5,768 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,184 $ | 4,357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.33 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.1 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.8 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 74.3 $ | 81.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,752 $ | 1,974 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,531 $ | 21,306 $ |