Melbourne
MELBOURNE, a YOUNG, MODERN and multicultural CAPITAL
Melbourne, the vibrant capital of Victoria, It is considered the Australian cultural capital thanks to its rich and varied leisure and cultural environment. Living, studying and working in Melbourne means living the experience in one of the cities with best quality of life in the world, a leading destination for international students and is ranked among the Top 5 Student Cities in the World.
It is the second largest city in Australia, has a population of approximately 5 million inhabitants who enjoy a uninterrupted programme of gastronomic and film festivals, theatre plays, major art exhibitions and musical blockbusters, The city is equally known for its diverse range of sporting events, such as the Tennis Open and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
If you decide to live in Melbourne, you will see that it has all the ingredients to be one of the most attractive and interesting cities in the world: top quality restaurants, a very accessible public transport system and a calendar full of sporting events, cultural events and artistic shows
In addition, on the outskirts you can find spectacular views along the Great Ocean Road, renowned vineyards and wineries, impressive mountain ranges and impressive animal fauna.
Pros and Cons of Living in Melbourne
It Well
- It has one of the best transportation systems in the country with the tram and the free buses throughout the central core of the city.
- It is a very city bohemian and multicultural
- They are carried out sporting events of international importance, such as the Moto GP Grand Prix, the Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup…
- She has been named the best city in the world during seven consecutive years by The Economist magazine.
It Less Well
- He climate of the city is sometimes a real craziness but it is more similar to European
- It is a very touristy city so it can sometimes be overwhelming in that sense.
How much does it cost to live in Melbourne?
If you live in shared accommodation, you will likely pay between $150 and $260 per week rental, the further you decide to move away from the city center, the cheaper the rent will be. Also, if you choose to share a flat, or even a room, you will cut expenses by at least half. The weekly food shopping will be at least $70 additional.
Melbourne has one of the best transport systems in the country. To get around by public transport you will need a Myki Card , which works the same as other prepaid cards like the Sydney Opal. The most incredible thing about transport Melbourne is that tram travel in Melbourne's central district is free.
The cost of weekly transport can vary between $30 and $70.
Where to live in Melbourne?
It is the most neighborhood close to the center. Being in the center, there is a lot of movement, shops, bars, cinemas…
Rents are high…sharing a room and working in the city centre will be your allies.
This area is in the city centre and is also next to the sea, as a result we have expensive rents!
If you like the idea of living close to the city centre and the beach, but you can't afford to live in Port Melbourne, Williamstown is your ideal suburb as rents are somewhat cheaper.
This area is in the very centre, 100% urban, it is a cosmopolitan and trendy neighbourhood. It is not too cheap, but you will live in the centre of entertainment.
The coolest neighborhood near the beach. It takes half an hour to get to the city centre by bus. Renting a car is a bit complicated due to the number of people passing through, including tourists… but if you look carefully you might find your spot!
It is a central area that has the essence of Melbourne and where the price of accommodation It's not too high. It's close to the University of Melbourne, so lots of students live there!
