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single / month
Cheaper overallAustralia
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| Expense | Raymond Terrace | Melbourne | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $8.78 | $12.48 | Raymond Terrace |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $35.10 | $49.92 | Raymond Terrace |
| Cappuccino | $2.63 | $3.74 | Raymond Terrace |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $199 | $283 | Raymond Terrace |
| Monthly public transport pass | $32.18 | $45.76 | Raymond Terrace |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $84.83 | $121 | Raymond Terrace |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $24.57 | $34.94 | Raymond Terrace |
| Fitness club membership | $24.57 | $34.94 | Raymond Terrace |
| Cinema ticket | $6.44 | $9.15 | Raymond Terrace |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $554 | $861 | Raymond Terrace |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $386 | $599 | Raymond Terrace |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,157 | $1,797 | Raymond Terrace |
| Total single-person budget | $971 | $1,431 | Raymond Terrace |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $4,352 |
Raymond Terrace is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Raymond Terrace runs about $971 versus $1,431 in Melbourne — a difference of roughly 47%.
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 Raymond Terrace · Full cost of living in Melbourne