Cost of living
Lyons compared to Melbourne (United States)
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Overview comparison
LyonsMelbourne (United States)
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 20% higher than in Lyons.
Cost of living
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,031 | 2,287 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,070 | 5,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 784 | 977 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,770 | 4,029 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,402.02 | 1,344.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,308.43 | 2,125.42 |
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| Food person | 504 | 580 |
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| Food family | 1,622 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 102.91 | 364.75 |
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| Transport family | 304.31 | 985.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.72 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.26 | 17.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 92.19 | 64.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.75 | 10.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.96 | 9.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.19 | 3.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.62 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,949 | 1,613.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,361.11 | 1,093.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,306.9 | 2,646.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,314.58 | 2,005.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.72 | 107.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 217.3 | 172.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.81 | 59.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.92 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,442 | 7,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,710 | 5,522 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.5 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.49% | 111.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 21.34 | 25.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.01 | 3.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.14 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 11.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.58 | 8.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.65 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.61 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | Lyons | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.92 | 44.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.99 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 102.1 | 49.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.69 | 26.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 55.38 | 93.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.81 | 99.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,205.53 | 1,768.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,391 | 24,846 |
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