Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Calgary
Melbourne
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Standard of Living
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To have the same lifestyle in Melbourne, you need:

Required salary
$55,147
10% more expensive
than Calgary
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Calgary
$50,000
Melbourne
$55,147

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

CalgaryVSMelbourne

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

10% higher
Current city
Calgary
$350
/ month
Target city
Melbourne
$386
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
27%
Higher
Meal
Comparison
94%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
20%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
28%
Lower

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Brisbane
Brisbane
$52,941
Equivalent in Brisbane
Perth
Perth
$51,471
Equivalent in Perth
Sydney
Sydney
$62,500
Equivalent in Sydney

This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.