Manchester vs Melbourne Cost of Living
Manchester (United Kingdom) · Overall index 57.5 — Melbourne (Australia) · Overall index 65.3
Summary
- Overall, Melbourne is 14% more expensive than Manchester.
- Rent in Melbourne is 19% more expensive than in Manchester.
- Telecom in Melbourne is 15% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Item | Manchester | Melbourne | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +19% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,708 | $2,062 | +21% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,022 | $1,117 | +9% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $2,649 | $3,536 | +33% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,136 | $2,437 | +14% |
| Groceries | +10% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.92 | $0.97 | +5% |
| White bread (500g) | $2.87 | $3.2 | +11% |
| Rice (1kg) | $3.33 | $3.75 | +13% |
| Eggs (12) | $3.32 | $3.69 | +11% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $11.2 | $10.3 | -8% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $10.4 | $10.3 | -1% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $15.1 | $15.1 | 0% |
| Apples (1kg) | $3.94 | $4.14 | +5% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $1.37 | $1.56 | +14% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.67 | $4.16 | +13% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $4.39 | $5.03 | +15% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.22 | $2.75 | +24% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2 | $2.45 | +23% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.08 | $1.98 | -5% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.88 | $2.08 | +11% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $10.5 | $13.8 | +31% |
| Transport | +14% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $1.69 | $1.9 | +12% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $73 | $93 | +27% |
| Taxi, base fare | $2.89 | $2.96 | +2% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.22 | $1.32 | +8% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.59 | $0.76 | +29% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $17,866 | $19,348 | +8% |
| Dining out | +11% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $14.8 | $17 | +15% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $87 | $92.3 | +6% |
| Fast food combo meal | $8.79 | $9.69 | +10% |
| Cappuccino | $4.09 | $4.01 | -2% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2 | $1.91 | -5% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $4.51 | $5.35 | +19% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $5.43 | $6.13 | +13% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.27 | $1.8 | +42% |
| Telecom | +15% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $49 | $47.6 | -3% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $46.5 | $60.5 | +30% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.28 | $0.3 | +7% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $10.4 | $13.5 | +30% |
| Utilities & household | +15% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $122 | $155 | +27% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.17 | $0.19 | +12% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $3.22 | $4.24 | +32% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.09 | $1.3 | +19% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $18 | $19.4 | +8% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $66.4 | $74.6 | +12% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $10.2 | $13.5 | +32% |
| Men's haircut | $24.6 | $24.3 | -1% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $20 | $18.5 | -7% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $1,443 | $1,717 | +19% |
3,326 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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