Melbourne
Australia
Updated on August 27, 2025
Overview
Melbourne offers diverse housing with moderate to high rents depending on area. The job market is strong in finance, education, healthcare, and tech. Public transport includes trains, trams, and buses, with good coverage but some delays. Healthcare is high quality and accessible. The climate is temperate with variable weather. Safety is generally good. The city is culturally vibrant and walkable with many parks. Cost of living is high but balanced by salaries and services.
Average cost of living€1,742.98
Quality of Life91/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€480.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,342.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,048.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,553.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,715.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€131.64
Internet€43.58
Mobile plan€18.30
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.07
Monthly pass€104.50
Taxi start€3.07
Gasoline (1 l)€0.99
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.93
Fitness club€43.37
Education
Preschool (month)€1,523.00
Intl. primary (year)€17,217.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€6,026.00
sqm outside center€4,998.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strong job market in multiple sectors
- ✓ High-quality healthcare
- ✓ Good public transport network
- ✓ Culturally vibrant and walkable
- ✓ Generally safe
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs
- × Cost of living is high
- × Variable weather can be unpredictable
- × Public transport delays
- × Competitive rental market