Cost of living
La Plata (United States) compared to Melbourne (United States)
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Overview comparison
La Plata (United States)Melbourne (United States)
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 77% higher than in La Plata (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 705 | 2,287 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,789 | 5,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 468 | 977 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,319 | 4,029 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 185.39 | 1,344.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 501.11 | 2,125.42 |
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| Food person | 282 | 580 |
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| Food family | 616 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 33.15 | 364.75 |
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| Transport family | 95.04 | 985.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.34 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.15 | 17.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 23.86 | 64.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.64 | 10.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.67 | 9.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.43 | 3.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.36 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 268.52 | 1,613.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.02 | 1,093.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 481.54 | 2,646.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.11 | 2,005.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.72 | 107.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.63 | 172.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.12 | 59.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 48.62 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,274 | 7,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,001 | 5,522 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.35 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 30.24% | 111.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.63 | 25.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 3.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.91 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.43 | 11.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.22 | 8.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.87 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.92 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | La Plata (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.06 | 44.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.8 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.81 | 49.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.46 | 26.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.72 | 93.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 78.49 | 99.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 155.64 | 1,768.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,656 | 24,846 |
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