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Sydney

Australia
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Melbourne

Australia

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Melbourne (~3,460 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Sydney 🌟 Best QoL: Sydney 💡 Best value: Melbourne
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category SydneyMelbourne Best
Rent 2,000 USD 1,750 USD Melbourne
Food 620 USD 590 USD Melbourne
Utilities 160 USD 150 USD Melbourne
Transport 90 USD 80 USD Melbourne
Healthcare 150 USD 140 USD Melbourne
Internet 45 USD 42 USD Melbourne
Entertainment 432 USD 402 USD Melbourne
Other 336 USD 306 USD Melbourne
Total (monthly) 3,833 USD 3,460 USD Melbourne
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score SydneyMelbourne Best
Cost of living 14 20 Melbourne
Safety 82 82 Sydney
Quality of life 90 89 Sydney
Internet 90 90 Sydney
Healthcare 88 88 Sydney
Transport 88 86 Sydney
Nightlife 76 78 Melbourne
Climate 76 70 Sydney
English 84 84 Sydney
Visa ease 50 50 Sydney

Sydney

Safety
82
Quality of life
90
Internet
90
Healthcare
88
Transport
88
Nightlife
76

Melbourne

Safety
82
Quality of life
89
Internet
90
Healthcare
88
Transport
86
Nightlife
78