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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.

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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.

  • 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

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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.