Can you live in Melbourne with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,460, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Melbourne with $ 2,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $3,460, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Melbourne with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,460, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Melbourne with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,460, you would have roughly $1,540 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Melbourne with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $3,460, you would have roughly $4,540 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Melbourne, Australia

How much does it really cost to live in Melbourne? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Oceania 👥 5,000,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 AUD

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$ $1,750 1-bedroom rent / mo

89 Quality of life / 100

82 Safety / 100

90 Internet / 100

20 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$1,750
Food (moderate)	$590
Transport	$80
Utilities	$150
Internet	$42
Healthcare	$140
Entertainment	$335
Total (moderate)	$3,460

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Melbourne.

Shared accommodation	$800
Studio	$1,350
1-bedroom	$1,750
2-bedroom	$2,400
3-bedroom	$3,200

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City Scores

How Melbourne rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityCanberra
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyAUD
Time zoneAustralia/Melbourne

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Pros and Cons of Melbourne

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

⚠️ Cons

Higher cost of living

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $2,347 per month Basic $2,727 per month Moderate $3,460 per month Comfortable $4,555 per month Premium $6,958 per month

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Can You Live in Melbourne on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-2,460 / month
$ 2,000	Very Difficult	$-1,460 / month
$ 3,000	Tight Budget	$-460 / month
$ 5,000	Comfortable	$1,540 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,540 / month