Cost of Living in Melbourne, Australia
Australia · Oceania
Monthly budget from $2180 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$2,180
/mo
Standard
$4,040
/mo
Comfort
$7,980
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,300 | $520 | $140 | $220 | $2,180/mo |
| Standard | $2,400 | $900 | $260 | $480 | $4,040/mo |
| Comfort | $5,000 | $1,500 | $480 | $1,000 | $7,980/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Australia's cultural capital with world-class coffee, laneway arts, and sport obsession
Internet: 85 Mbps
Safety: 4.6/5
Nomad score: 4.3/5