Wellington to Melbourne · live model

What you'd actually keep

Adjust anything on the left and every number updates instantly. Uses the corrected 2026-27 Australian tax rates (second bracket cut to 15% from 1 July 2026), with optional super, Medicare Levy Surcharge, and one-off moving costs.

Your inputs

Income
% on top

Paid on top of salary into retirement. Shown separately, not in take-home.

Tax settings

AU resident rates + 2% Medicare. Loan becomes overseas-based (interest applies).

Adds the Medicare Levy Surcharge (1 to 1.5%) if income is over $105k. Hospital cover is usually cheaper.

Weekly living costs (AUD)
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1-bed inner Melbourne approx $550 to $650. Flatshare approx $250 to $350.

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Private hospital cover approx $25 to $45/wk. Avoids the surcharge above.

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NZ student loan

Overseas minimum for your balance. Overpay to clear faster.

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One-off move costs (AUD)
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Leftover / week
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Loan clear time
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Income to outgoings

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Tax breakdown (annual)

Total compensation (incl. super)

Loan payoff scenarios

Annual payment (NZD)Years to clearTotal interest

Upfront move cost & break-even

Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. AU tax uses 2026-27 resident rates
(0 / 15 / 30 / 37 / 45 percent) plus 2% Medicare. Verify in myIR and with the ATO.