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 80,950 gross take home approximately AUD 5,404/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 80,950 per year results in approximately AUD 5,404 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 19.9%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #56 of 577 cities · 2026

Dovrei Trasferirmi a Melbourne?

40.7% più economico di NYC, e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

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

-40.7%

vs NYC

AUD 2,429

1 camera, centro città

AUD 5,404

Stipendio netto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice dei costi: Numbeo, combinato con Expatistan e LivingCost dove disponibili (New York = 100) · Dati: ottobre 2026

Risposta Personalizzata

Confronta il tuo stipendio: trasferirsi a Melbourne?

Esempio: AUD 80,950 lordo/anno in Australia → AUD 5,404/mese netto dopo le tasse (19.9% aliquota effettiva). Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia →

Dettaglio costi: Melbourne

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

59.3 Very expensive

Affitto

41.0 Affordable

Generi Alimentari

90.1 Above average

Ristoranti

74.2 Moderate

Potere d'Acquisto

135.5 Very strong

Affitto a Melbourne

1 camera, centro città AUD 2,429/mo

1 camera, fuori dal centro AUD 1,989/mo

3 camere, centro città AUD 4,851/mo

3 camere, fuori dal centro AUD 3,553/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro 18% più economico

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Stipendio netto in Australia

AUD 80,950 → AUD 5,404/Stipendio netto (19.9% aliquota effettiva, single)

Calcolatore fiscale completo Australia →

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Città nello stesso paese o regione con un costo della vita comparabile.

🇦🇺 Perth

Australia

CoL index 57.8

Confronta Perth vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Hobart

Australia

CoL index 55.0

Confronta Hobart vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Australia

CoL index 53.3

Confronta Adelaide vs Melbourne →

Pronto a vedere i numeri?

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

Confronta stipendi → Dati completi sul costo della vita

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