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VS Melbourne
Australia
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Auckland
New Zealand2 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 | Melbourne | Auckland | Best |
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| Rent | 1,750 USD | 1,550 USD | Auckland |
| Food | 590 USD | 540 USD | Auckland |
| Utilities | 150 USD | 140 USD | Auckland |
| Transport | 80 USD | 70 USD | Auckland |
| Healthcare | 140 USD | 130 USD | Auckland |
| Internet | 42 USD | 40 USD | Auckland |
| Entertainment | 402 USD | 354 USD | Auckland |
| Other | 306 USD | 276 USD | Auckland |
| Total (monthly) | 3,460 USD | 3,100 USD | Auckland |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Melbourne | Auckland | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 20 | 26 | Auckland |
| Safety | 82 | 84 | Auckland |
| Quality of life | 89 | 87 | Melbourne |
| Internet | 90 | 86 | Melbourne |
| Healthcare | 88 | 86 | Melbourne |
| Transport | 86 | 78 | Melbourne |
| Nightlife | 78 | 66 | Melbourne |
| Climate | 70 | 68 | Melbourne |
| English | 84 | 84 | Melbourne |
| Visa ease | 50 | 50 | Melbourne |