1/29/2018 Melbourne is 14% cheaper than Sydney. Jan 2018 Cost of Living.

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Food - 7%
Housing - 17%
Clothes - 10%
Transportation - 10%
Personal Care - 15%
Entertainment - 18%
TOTAL - 14%
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