Should I move to Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia has a cost of living 40.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 59.3). It is ranked #56 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 135.5 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 81,435 gross take home approximately AUD 5,431/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Melbourne?

The cost of living in Melbourne is 40.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 59.3). Groceries are 9.9% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 25.8% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 2,429 per month. Local purchasing power index is 135.5 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 81,435 per year results in approximately AUD 5,431 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.0%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #56 of 577 cities · 2026

Sollte ich nach Melbourne ziehen?

40.7% günstiger als NYC, und die Kaufkraft ist very strong.

Nutze den Rechner mit deinem Gehalt für eine persönliche Antwort.

-40.7%

vs NYC

AUD 2,429

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum

AUD 5,431

Nettoeinkommen

Very strong

Kaufkraft

Kostenindex: Numbeo, wo verfügbar kombiniert mit Expatistan und LivingCost (New York = 100) · Stand: Oktober 2026

Persönliche Antwort

Vergleiche dein Gehalt: Umzug nach Melbourne?

Beispiel: AUD 81,435 Brutto/Jahr in Australia → AUD 5,431/Monat Netto nach Steuern (20% effektiver Steuersatz). Vollständiger Australia Steuerrechner →

Kostenaufschlüsselung: Melbourne

Kostenindizes vs NYC = 100

Lebenshaltungskosten

59.3 Very expensive

Miete

41.0 Affordable

Lebensmittel

90.1 Above average

Restaurants

74.2 Moderate

Kaufkraft

135.5 Very strong

Miete in Melbourne

1-Zi., Stadtzentrum AUD 2,429/mo

1-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums AUD 1,989/mo

3-Zi., Stadtzentrum AUD 4,851/mo

3-Zi., außerhalb des Zentrums AUD 3,553/mo

Ersparnis außerhalb des Zentrums 18% günstiger

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettoeinkommen in Australia

AUD 81,435 → AUD 5,431/Nettoeinkommen (20% effektiver Steuersatz, ledig)

Vollständiger Australia Steuerrechner →

Alternativen in Betracht ziehen?

Städte im gleichen Land oder der gleichen Region mit vergleichbaren Lebenshaltungskosten.

🇦🇺 Perth

Australia

CoL index 57.8

Perth vs Melbourne vergleichen →

🇦🇺 Hobart

Australia

CoL index 55.0

Hobart vs Melbourne vergleichen →

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Australia

CoL index 53.3

Adelaide vs Melbourne vergleichen →

Bereit, die Zahlen zu sehen?

Gib dein Gehalt und deine aktuelle Stadt ein. Erhalte das genaue Nettoeinkommen in Melbourne, in Sekunden.

Gehälter vergleichen → Vollständige Lebenshaltungskostendaten

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