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AU Melbourne — cost of living

What it actually costs to live in Melbourne, Australia. Monthly rent, utilities, groceries, and transit costs sourced from national statistical offices and municipal data.

Total monthly essentials: approximately €3,090/month for a single person in a 1-bedroom flat (rent + utilities + groceries + transit). Lifestyle and neighbourhood swing this 30–50% either way.

Cost breakdown

Item	Monthly / item cost	Source
1-bedroom flat, city centre	€2,200/mo	Domain Q4 2024 Melbourne CBD + inner ↗
Rent per square metre	€34.00/m²	Domain Q4 2024 rental report ↗
Utilities (85m² flat)	€240/mo	Essential Services Commission + retailers 2025 ↗
Public transport pass	€180/mo	Myki monthly + daily caps average ↗
Groceries, one person	€470/mo	ABS 2025 household expenditure basket ↗
Restaurant meal, average	€26	Melbourne mid-range dining ↗

Figures reflect the most recent published statistical data; individual experience varies with district and lifestyle.

Visa routes for Australia

Relevant residence permits to move to Melbourne. Full detail on the Australia country brief.

VisaSkills in Demand — Core Skills (Subclass 482)Skilled workers sponsored by Australian employers for occupations on the Core Skills Occupation List.VisaSkills in Demand — Specialist Skills (Subclass 482)High-skill specialists earning AUD 135,000+.VisaSkilled Independent (Subclass 189)Points-tested skilled workers without employer sponsorship.VisaSkilled Work Regional (Provisional, Subclass 491)Skilled workers willing to live and work in designated regional areas of Australia.

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