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VS Canberra
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 | Canberra | Melbourne | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 1,300 USD | 1,750 USD | Canberra |
| Food | 480 USD | 590 USD | Canberra |
| Utilities | 120 USD | 150 USD | Canberra |
| Transport | 75 USD | 80 USD | Canberra |
| Healthcare | 110 USD | 140 USD | Canberra |
| Internet | 40 USD | 42 USD | Canberra |
| Entertainment | 264 USD | 402 USD | Canberra |
| Other | 210 USD | 306 USD | Canberra |
| Total (monthly) | 2,599 USD | 3,460 USD | Canberra |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Canberra | Melbourne | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 26 | 20 | Canberra |
| Safety | 85 | 82 | Canberra |
| Quality of life | 87 | 89 | Melbourne |
| Internet | 84 | 90 | Melbourne |
| Healthcare | 86 | 88 | Melbourne |
| Transport | 82 | 86 | Melbourne |
| Nightlife | 72 | 78 | Melbourne |
| Climate | 68 | 70 | Melbourne |
| English | 84 | 84 | Canberra |
| Visa ease | 50 | 50 | Canberra |