Cost of Living in Melbourne
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Melbourne, Australia
Average Monthly Cost
$2,500
per month
Budget
$1,490
Mid-Range
$2,206
Comfortable
$3,510
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $880 | $1100 | $1500 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $480 | $660 | $1230 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $196 | $280 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $1,490 | $2,206 | $3,510 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$1500/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$1100/mo
Hostel$35/night
Airbnb$2200/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$12
Mid-range Restaurant$25
Weekly Groceries$120
Coffee$4
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$280
SIM Card (Data)$35/mo
Gym Membership$55/mo
How Melbourne Compares
-14%
vs Oceania
average
+41%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇦🇺Melbourne$2,500/mo
Oceania Average$2,920/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Melbourne
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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