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

Borde jag flytta till Melbourne?

40.7% billigare än NYC, och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-40.7%

vs NYC

AUD 2,429

1 rum, stadskärna

AUD 5,431

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Melbourne?

Exempel: AUD 81,435 brutto/år i Australia → AUD 5,431/mån netto efter skatt (20% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Melbourne

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

59.3 Very expensive

Hyra

41.0 Affordable

Livsmedel

90.1 Above average

Restauranger

74.2 Moderate

Köpkraft

135.5 Very strong

Hyra i Melbourne

1 rum, stadskärna AUD 2,429/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum AUD 1,989/mo

3 rum, stadskärna AUD 4,851/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum AUD 3,553/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 18% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Australia

AUD 81,435 → AUD 5,431/Nettolön (20% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇦🇺 Perth

Australia

CoL index 57.8

Jämför Perth vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Hobart

Australia

CoL index 55.0

Jämför Hobart vs Melbourne →

🇦🇺 Adelaide

Australia

CoL index 53.3

Jämför Adelaide vs Melbourne →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Melbourne på några sekunder.

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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