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VS Brisbane
Australia
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Melbourne
Australia2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Brisbane | Melbourne | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,400 USD | 1,750 USD | Brisbane |
| Food | 500 USD | 590 USD | Brisbane |
| Utilities | 130 USD | 150 USD | Brisbane |
| Transport | 90 USD | 80 USD | Melbourne |
| Healthcare | 120 USD | 140 USD | Brisbane |
| Internet | 40 USD | 42 USD | Brisbane |
| Entertainment | 300 USD | 402 USD | Brisbane |
| Other | 240 USD | 306 USD | Brisbane |
| Total (monthly) | 2,820 USD | 3,460 USD | Brisbane |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Brisbane | Melbourne | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 24 | 20 | Brisbane |
| Safety | 80 | 82 | Melbourne |
| Quality of life | 86 | 89 | Melbourne |
| Internet | 86 | 90 | Melbourne |
| Healthcare | 84 | 88 | Melbourne |
| Transport | 84 | 86 | Melbourne |
| Nightlife | 78 | 78 | Brisbane |
| Climate | 88 | 70 | Brisbane |
| English | 84 | 84 | Brisbane |
| Visa ease | 50 | 50 | Brisbane |