Cost of living
Melbourne vs Singapore: cost of living compared
Compare monthly rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities in Melbourne and Singapore using cited SetTern cost bands — planning only.
Using cited SetTern catalog midpoints, Melbourne is about 18% cheaper per month overall. The breakdown below compares rent, groceries, transport, dining, and utilities. These are planning bands, not live listings — confirm with the linked official cost sources.
Melbourne is ~18% cheaper overall
| Monthly | Melbourne | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1br, catalog) | $1,700 | $2,400 |
| Groceries (band mid) | $325 | $400 |
| Transport (band mid) | $130 | $100 |
| Dining out (band mid) | $310 | $390 |
| Utilities (band mid) | $170 | $215 |
| Living cost avg (catalog) | $3,800 | $4,500 |
Side-by-side uses cited SetTern catalog midpoints for each city — not live listings. Individual costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle; confirm with the linked sources.