Public Transport & Car Costs in Melbourne
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Melbourne, Australia is $144. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Melbourne: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Melbourne | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Melbourne | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Melbourne
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.99 | $3.63 – $7.25 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $144 | $91 – $173 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.99 | $3.63 – $7.25 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.45 | $1.36 – $1.60 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $31 | $30 – $34 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.41 | $1.18 – $1.81 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,729 | $29,004 – $32,630 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,535 | $25,379 – $29,004 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.99$3.63 – $7.25
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $144$91 – $173
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.99$3.63 – $7.25
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.45$1.36 – $1.60
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $31$30 – $34
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.41$1.18 – $1.81
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $29,729$29,004 – $32,630
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,535$25,379 – $29,004
Other categories in Melbourne
Transportation in Melbourne: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Melbourne?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Melbourne, Australia is around $144. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Melbourne?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Melbourne main cost-of-living page.