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VS Sydney
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 | Sydney | Melbourne | 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 | Sydney | Melbourne | 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 |