Should I move to Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia has a cost of living 25.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 74.4). It is ranked #67 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 140.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Australia earning AUD 81,181 gross take home approximately AUD 5,301/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 25.6% cheaper than New York City (index: 74.4). Groceries are 15.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 31.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately AUD 1,664 per month. Local purchasing power index is 140.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Australia?

In Australia, a gross salary of AUD 81,181 per year results in approximately AUD 5,301 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 21.6%). Use our Australia tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇦🇺 Australia · #67 of 538 cities · 2026

Devo Mudar-me para Melbourne?

25.6% mais barato que NYC — e o poder de compra é very strong.

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

-25.6%

vs NYC

AUD 1,664

Renda estimada em

AUD 5,301

Salário líquido

Very strong

Poder de Compra

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

Resposta Personalizada

Compare o seu salário — mudar para Melbourne?

Exemplo: AUD 81,181 bruto/ano em Australia → AUD 5,301/mês líquido após impostos (21.6% taxa efetiva). Calculadora fiscal completa Australia → →

Os números

Análise de custos — Melbourne

Índices de custo vs NYC = 100

Custo de Vida

74.4 Moderate

Renda

39.9 Affordable

Supermercado

84.6 Above average

Restaurantes

68.4 Moderate

Poder de Compra

140.8 Very strong

Renda estimada em Melbourne

1 quarto — Centro da cidade AUD 1,664/mo

1 quarto — Fora do centro AUD 1,248/mo

3 quartos — Centro da cidade AUD 2,896/mo

Poupança fora do centro ~25% mais barato

Estimado a partir do índice de rendas. Os preços reais podem variar.

Realidade fiscal

Salário líquido em Australia

AUD 81,181 → AUD 5,301/Salário líquido (21.6% taxa efetiva, solteiro)

Calculadora fiscal completa Australia →

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