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Cost of Living in Melbourne<\/h2>\r\n

In general, Melbourne is a pretty expensive city to visit. The cost of living in Melbourne is generally high, so you can expect e restaurant and bar prices to be quite high. Accommodation prices in Melbourne vary depending on the season, with accommodation prices being high during the summer festival months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Transportation in Melbourne<\/h2>\r\n

Because the city of Melbourne is in Australia, which happens to be located at the far end of the world, the only way to get to Melbourne from another country is by plane. Travelling between Melbourne and other Australian cities is also easier by plane since there is quite a lot of distance between the various Australian cities. Unlike Europe, Australia does not have a high-speed rail system so no rapid train service is available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

If you are planning to travel outside of Melbourne, you should consider Melbourne’s public transport system, which is operated by Metlink <\/a>. The city of Melbourne’s public transportation system is very efficient and and ponctual.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Other Important Melbourne Tourism Websites<\/h2>\r\n

The following are some of the most important websites that you should visit before planning your visit to Melbourne. These sites contain valuable information about the city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria:\r\n