How long will $40,000 last in Melbourne?

For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 9.7 months in Melbourne — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 0.3 fewer months, a ×0.97 runway multiplier.

Is Melbourne cheaper than the US for a remote founder?

Melbourne's cost level runs about 106% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×0.97 rather than the raw price ratio.

How do I calculate my own runway?

Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.

Runway Multiplier · 🇦🇺 Melbourne

How far does $40,000 stretch in 🇦🇺 Melbourne?

A founder burning $4,000/month (half fixed) gets 9.7 months of runway in Melbourne — a ×0.97 multiplier vs 10 months in the US.

Runway by savings level

Same $4,000/mo burn, $2,000 of it fixed. US vs Melbourne.

Savings	🇺🇸 US runway	🇦🇺 Melbourne runway
$20,000	5 mo	4.9 mo
$40,000	10 mo	9.7 mo
$80,000	20 mo	19.4 mo

Local burn there ≈ $4,123/mo (6,399 AUD). Run your own numbers →

Frequently asked questions

How long will $40,000 last in Melbourne?: For a founder burning $4,000/month with about half of that fixed (subscriptions, debt, insurance), $40,000 lasts roughly 9.7 months in Melbourne — versus 10 months staying in the US. That's 0.3 fewer months, a ×0.97 runway multiplier.
Is Melbourne cheaper than the US for a remote founder?: Melbourne's cost level runs about 106% of the US in this model, so the local slice of your burn shrinks accordingly. Fixed costs don't move, which is why the multiplier is ×0.97 rather than the raw price ratio.
How do I calculate my own runway?: Use the interactive Runway Multiplier: enter your real savings, monthly burn and the fixed portion, in any currency, and compare up to three hubs at once with exact run-out dates.