London vs Melbourne: cost of living for digital nomads
London, United Kingdom and Melbourne, Australia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Melbourne is about 23% cheaper than London for a month of nomad living ($2,950 vs $3,830).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $1,500 in Melbourne against $2,100 in London.
- Melbourne scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Both have a temperate climate.
London wins 0 of the measured lines; Melbourne wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, London or Melbourne?
Melbourne is cheaper: about $2,950/month against $3,830/month in London, roughly 23% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, London or Melbourne?
Melbourne scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for London.
Which has faster internet, London or Melbourne?
London and Melbourne have about the same typical internet speed, 220 Mbps.
| Line | London | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $3,830 | $2,950 |
| Rent | $2,100 | $1,500 |
| Food | $700 | $620 |
| Transport | $180 | $90 |
| Coworking | $250 | $200 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 220 | 220 |
| Climate | temperate | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): London September 11, 2026, Melbourne September 11, 2026.