Cost of Living in Melbourne
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Melbourne, Australia.
Overall, the cost of living in Melbourne is below the New York City baseline (composite index 68 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)68
Groceries index80
Dining out index76
Transport index52
Utilities index62
Median annual salary$54,000
Minimum wage$15.40/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,500
Est. monthly healthcare premium$100
YoY inflation3.3%
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