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

Devo Mudar-me para Melbourne?

40.7% mais barato que NYC, e o poder de compra é very strong.

Use a calculadora com o seu salário para obter uma resposta personalizada.

-40.7%

vs NYC

AUD 2,429

1 quarto, centro da cidade

AUD 5,431

Salário líquido

Very strong

Poder de Compra

Índice de custo: Numbeo, combinado com Expatistan e LivingCost quando disponíveis (Nova Iorque = 100) · Dados: outubro 2026

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário: mudar para Melbourne?

Exemplo: AUD 81,435 bruto/ano em Australia → AUD 5,431/mês líquido após impostos (20% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Australia →

Análise de custos: Melbourne

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

59.3 Very expensive

Renda

41.0 Affordable

Supermercado

90.1 Above average

Restaurantes

74.2 Moderate

Poder de Compra

135.5 Very strong

Renda em Melbourne

1 quarto, centro da cidade AUD 2,429/mo

1 quarto, fora do centro AUD 1,989/mo

3 quartos, centro da cidade AUD 4,851/mo

3 quartos, fora do centro AUD 3,553/mo

Poupança fora do centro 18% mais barato

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Salário líquido em Australia

AUD 81,435 → AUD 5,431/Salário líquido (20% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Australia →

A considerar alternativas?

Cidades no mesmo país ou região com um custo de vida comparável.

🇦🇺 Perth

Australia

CoL index 57.8

Comparar Perth vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Hobart

Australia

CoL index 55.0

Comparar Hobart vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Australia

CoL index 53.3

Comparar Adelaide vs Melbourne →

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