Cost of living
Hopkins compared to Melbourne (United States)
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Overview comparison
HopkinsMelbourne (United States)
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 11% higher than in Hopkins.
Cost of living
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,260 | 2,287 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,838 | 5,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 881 | 977 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,508 | 4,029 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,382 | 1,344.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,911.77 | 2,125.42 |
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| Food person | 718 | 580 |
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| Food family | 1,649 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 89.27 | 364.75 |
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| Transport family | 264.55 | 985.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.64 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.85 | 17.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.51 | 64.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.6 | 10.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.25 | 9.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.04 | 3.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.7 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,569.83 | 1,613.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,164.43 | 1,093.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,991.18 | 2,646.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,647.09 | 2,005.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.58 | 107.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 184.36 | 172.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.79 | 59.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.5 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,770 | 7,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,654 | 5,522 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.47% | 111.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.34 | 25.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.02 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.41 | 3.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.89 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.72 | 11.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.55 | 8.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.93 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.49 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | Hopkins | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.08 | 44.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.32 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 98.1 | 49.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.56 | 26.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.92 | 93.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.37 | 99.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,697.09 | 1,768.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,319 | 24,846 |
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