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THE BASICS
BEFORE MOVING
When you are looking for moving services to Melbourne, Eurosender saves you both time and money by offering a vast range of logistics services:
Unless you are an Australian citizen, you will need a visa when moving to Melbourne. These are some of the visa types for Australia you can apply to when migrating to Melbourne:
For more information on migrating to Australia, you should visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
When relocating to Melbourne, expats prefer long-term rentals instead of buying a property as the prices are very high.
When you are moving to Melbourne alone, for work or as a student, you can find a one-bedroom apartment for €830-€1100 per month. If you are migrating to Melbourne with family, be ready to pay around €1300-€2000 per month for a three-bedroom apartment.
Consider that most of the apartments come unfurnished so don’t forget to think about your moving furniture to Melbourne in advance.
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LIVING IN MELBOURNE
Melbourne is the second most expensive city in Australia after Sydney. Except for the monthly rent, you will have to pay around €130 for the utilities, €40 for internet, and almost €50 for a meal for two in a restaurant.
Many people prefer to use public transport instead of driving a car in Melbourne, as it is the cheapest and most convenient option.
To sum up, depending on your expenses and lifestyle, the average cost to live in Melbourne for a single person is around €800 without rent. A family of three living in Melbourne typically spends about €2800 per month without rent.
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There are many job opportunities for part-time jobs in Melbourne as well as full-time positions. Areas such as IT, banking, healthcare, education and training are leading on Melbourne’s job market.
When you are moving to Melbourne from the UK or the US, you won’t face struggles with learning the language. However, when you are relocating to Melbourne from some other countries, make sure you know English well, as the competition level is very high.
The average monthly salary in Melbourne is €5200.
When you are moving to Melbourne with kids, consider that education in Australia is free and government-funded under the public-school system. The residential zone where you live defines the school your child will attend, so consider this when looking for an apartment in Melbourne.
There are many private, international and independent schools in Melbourne, many of which are Catholic.
The healthcare system in Melbourne is the same as in other Australian cities. There are both public and private facilities available for foreigners living in Melbourne. The Australian Medicare system covers most medical costs for both citizens and permanent residents of the country.
When you are moving to Melbourne, it is essential to obtain private healthcare to cover you for your length of stay, before you are entitled to Medicare. Start preparing your insurance plan before your relocation to Melbourne, so that you can compare prices, plans and make sure that you always have the right insurance.
The first thing to remember about driving in Australia is that they drive on the left-hand side of the road. You should also obtain an international driving permit if your local driving licence is not in English.
If you plan to drive a car in Melbourne, you need to apply for an Australian driving licence after six months.
Expats and immigrants who relocated to Melbourne allocate the following aspects of living there:
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MOVING DESTINATIONS
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