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

Borde jag flytta till Melbourne?

25.6% billigare än NYC — och köpkraften är very strong.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-25.6%

vs NYC

AUD 1,664

Uppskattad hyra i

AUD 5,301

Nettolön

Very strong

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Melbourne?

Exempel: AUD 81,181 brutto/år i Australia → AUD 5,301/mån netto efter skatt (21.6% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Melbourne

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

74.4 Moderate

Hyra

39.9 Affordable

Livsmedel

84.6 Above average

Restauranger

68.4 Moderate

Köpkraft

140.8 Very strong

Uppskattad hyra i Melbourne

1 rum — Stadskärna AUD 1,664/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum AUD 1,248/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna AUD 2,896/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Australia

AUD 81,181 → AUD 5,301/Nettolön (21.6% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇦🇺 Canberra

Australia

CoL index 74.8

Jämför Canberra vs Melbourne → →

🇦🇺 Gold Coast

Australia

CoL index 72.0

Jämför Gold Coast vs Melbourne → →

🇦🇺 Sydney

Australia

CoL index 77.5

Jämför Sydney vs Melbourne → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Australia skattekalkylator →

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