Cost of living
Highlands compared to Melbourne (United States)
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Overview comparison
HighlandsMelbourne (United States)
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 21% higher than in Highlands.
Cost of living
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,253 | 2,287 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,731 | 5,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,035 | 977 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,401 | 4,029 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,475.63 | 1,344.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,416.14 | 2,125.42 |
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| Food person | 552 | 580 |
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| Food family | 1,822 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 113.46 | 364.75 |
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| Transport family | 276.91 | 985.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.88 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.83 | 17.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.66 | 64.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.13 | 10.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 9.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.57 | 3.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.58 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,410.1 | 1,613.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,173.68 | 1,093.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,910.57 | 2,646.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,483.45 | 2,005.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.22 | 107.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.2 | 172.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.36 | 59.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.33 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,508 | 7,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,233 | 5,522 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.7 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.57% | 111.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.78 | 25.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.78 | 3.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.45 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 11.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.37 | 8.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.7 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | Highlands | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.89 | 44.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.4 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.39 | 49.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.24 | 26.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.53 | 93.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.23 | 99.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,207.38 | 1,768.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,318 | 24,846 |
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