Australia vs Australia · 3,151 km apart
Australia
single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
single / month
| Expense | Darwin | Melbourne | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.75 | $12.48 | Darwin |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $39.00 | $49.92 | Darwin |
| Cappuccino | $2.93 | $3.74 | Darwin |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $221 | $283 | Darwin |
| Monthly public transport pass | $35.75 | $45.76 | Darwin |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $94.25 | $121 | Darwin |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $27.30 | $34.94 | Darwin |
| Fitness club membership | $27.30 | $34.94 | Darwin |
| Cinema ticket | $7.15 | $9.15 | Darwin |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $633 | $861 | Darwin |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $440 | $599 | Darwin |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,320 | $1,797 | Darwin |
| Total single-person budget | $1,090 | $1,431 | Darwin |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $4,352 |
Darwin is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Darwin runs about $1,090 versus $1,431 in Melbourne — a difference of roughly 31%.
Salary-adjusted, Melbourne leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Darwin · Full cost of living in Melbourne