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October 2026 reading
The Steak Sandwich Index · Local reading · Sample size: strong
October 2026 reading · Next: April 2027

Steak Sandwich in Melbourne

A Steak Sandwich in Melbourne costs $27.00 at the median café — +8.3% above the national median of $24.92.

Melbourne median
$27.00
Across 267 venues in Melbourne that priced a Steak Sandwich this reading.
First readingOctober 2026 reading
Melbourne price range — 10th to 90th percentile
$20.00 p10median $27.00$31.77 p90
Strong sample
n=267 venues · spread $20.00–$31.77 · October 2026
Melbourne vs the rest
Melbourne
$27.00
Bunbury
$31.25
Ballarat
$28.50
Mackay
$28.00
Devonport
$28.00
Australia
$24.92
Steak Sandwich prices in Melbourne — the short answers
October 2026 Reading

How much is a Steak Sandwich in Melbourne?

A Steak Sandwich in Melbourne costs $27.00 at the median café, based on 267 priced menus in the October 2026 reading. The middle half of cafés charge between $24.00 and $29.50.

Is a Steak Sandwich in Melbourne dearer than the national average?

Melbourne's median of $27.00 sits +8.3% above the national median of $24.92.

Where is a Steak Sandwich cheapest in Melbourne?

Of the regions we read in Melbourne, Shepparton is cheapest at $26.25 and Melbourne City is dearest at $27.25.

What is the full price range?

Across Melbourne, 80% of cafés charge between $20.00 and $31.77 for a Steak Sandwich. Prices refresh with the April 2027 reading.

Steak Sandwich by region in Melbourne
October 2026 Reading
Region
Median
vs Melbourne
n
Melbourne City
$27.25
+0.9%
n=268
→
Shepparton
$26.25
−2.8%
n=142
→
What else costs what in Melbourne
October 2026 Reading
Chai Latte $5.90 +1.7%Hot Chocolate $5.50 0.0%Latte $5.50 −1.8%Matcha Latte $6.75 +2.3%Short Black $4.50 0.0%Mocha $5.90 −1.7%Long Black $5.25 −0.9%Flat White $5.50 0.0%Cappuccino $5.50 0.0%Iced Latte $6.80 −2.9%Pot of Tea $5.20 0.0%Iced Coffee $8.00 0.0%

This is the Melbourne reading of the Steak Sandwich Index — part of the full Melbourne reading. Medians, not means; every number ships with its sample size. Next reading: April 2027.

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