Australia · Oceania
Melbourne
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$2,950Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $1,990/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Australia.
Healthcare
Australia has universal public healthcare (Medicare) plus a large private sector, with high-quality hospitals in all major cities.
Taxes
Australian tax residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign pensions and most overseas earnings, with foreign income tax offsets available for tax paid abroad.
English
Very high — English is the national language and is spoken universally in government, business, healthcare and daily life.
Getting in — Australia
Full Australia guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Up to 3 months per visit, multiple entries over 12 months
Student visa (subclass 500)
Up to 5 years, matching your course
12 months (extendable to 2–3 years with regional work)
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Melbourne at a glance
Melbourne, Australia costs about $2,950 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 51% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $1,500 and the smallest is transport at $90. In our data internet averages 220 Mbps and safety scores 8/10. Similar cities range from Brisbane at $2,715 a month to Auckland at $2,750.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Melbourne
How much does it cost to live in Melbourne?
A solo remote worker in Melbourne, Australia spends an estimated $2,950 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Melbourne?
Rent in Melbourne is an estimated $1,500 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Melbourne?
Internet in Melbourne averages 220 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Melbourne?
A coworking space in Melbourne costs an estimated $200 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Melbourne safe?
Melbourne has a safety score of 8/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Melbourne's nomad score?
Melbourne scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.