🍜
$14.8
21.1 AUD Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$4.23
6.03 AUD Cappuccino
🚌
$118.5
168.8 AUD Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$1,358
1,934 AUD Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Australia alone?
To live in Melbourne on a moderate budget, you'll need around $2,102/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($1,358), weekday lunches out ($296), weekend casual meals ($90), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($127), a monthly transit pass ($118), and a few taxi rides ($113). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Australia for two?
2 persons
$3,371
≈ €3,013
If there are two of you, plan on around $3,371 ≈ €3,013/month — a proper apartment ($1,882), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Australia?
With a child, the total comes to around $3,674 ≈ €3,284/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$14.8
21.1 AUD
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$11.3
16.1 AUD
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.33
1.89 AUD
🥚
Eggs (12)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$5.64
8.03 AUD
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$7.76
11.1 AUD
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$3.46
4.93 AUD
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$3.00
4.27 AUD
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$16.2
23.1 AUD
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$2.76
3.93 AUD
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$2.07
2.95 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$2,335
3,327 AUD
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$1,882
2,681 AUD
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$163.6
233.1 AUD
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$1,906
2,716 AUD
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$1,358
1,934 AUD
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$123.4
175.8 AUD
📶
Internet (monthly)
$48
68.3 AUD
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$474
675.2 AUD
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$160.8
229.1 AUD
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$14.1
20.1 AUD
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$31.7
45.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$81.8
116.5 AUD
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$71.9
102.5 AUD
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$131.9
187.9 AUD
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$158
225.1 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$26,168
37,279 AUD
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.37
1.95 AUD
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$118.5
168.8 AUD
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$28.2
40.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$6.35
9.05 AUD
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$12
17.1 AUD
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$54.3
77.4 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$4.94
7.04 AUD
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$3.80
5.41 AUD
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$7.05
10 AUD
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$3.29
4.69 AUD
🪥
Toothpaste
$2.86
4.07 AUD
💇
Men's Haircut
$33.2
47.2 AUD
Item
USD $
AUD A$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$44.4
63.3 AUD
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$31.7
45.2 AUD
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$268
381.8 AUD
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$72.7
103.5 AUD
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$16.2
23.1 AUD
☕
Cappuccino
$4.23
6.03 AUD
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$10.6
15.1 AUD
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$672.9
958.5 AUD
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.26
0.37 AUD
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$50.8
72.3 AUD
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$36.7
52.3 AUD
Sydney
~$2,254 (current)
Adelaide
~$2,053
Brisbane
~$1,988
Cairns
~$1,694
Canberra
~$1,878
Darwin
~$1,646
Gold Coast
~$2,127
Hobart
~$1,681
Melbourne
~$2,102 (current)
Perth
~$2,149