Should I move to Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia has a cost of living 19.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 80.9). It is ranked #45 out of 558 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 135.7 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 80,928 gross take home approximately AUD 5,376/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 19.1% cheaper than New York City (index: 80.9). Groceries are 0.7% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 28.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 1,765 per month. Local purchasing power index is 135.7 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 80,928 per year results in approximately AUD 5,376 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 20.3%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #45 of 558 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Melbourne?

19.1% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

Usa la calcolatrice con il tuo stipendio per ottenere una risposta personalizzata.

-19.1%

vs NYC

AUD 1,765

Affitto stimato a

AUD 5,376

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio — trasferirsi a Melbourne?

Esempio: AUD 80,928 lordo/anno in Australia → AUD 5,376/mese netto dopo le tasse (20.3% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia → →

I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Melbourne

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

80.9 Above average

Affitto

42.5 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

99.3 Expensive

Ristoranti

71.4 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

135.7 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Melbourne

1 camera — Centro città AUD 1,765/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro AUD 1,324/mo

3 camere — Centro città AUD 3,074/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

Realtà fiscale

Stipendio netto in Australia

AUD 80,928 → AUD 5,376/Stipendio netto (20.3% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia →

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Pronto a vedere i numeri?

Inserisci il tuo stipendio e la tua città attuale. Ottieni lo stipendio netto esatto a Melbourne — in pochi secondi.

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