Cost of living
Melbourne (United States) compared to Pennsylvania
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Overview comparison
Melbourne (United States)Pennsylvania
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 30% higher than in Pennsylvania.
Cost of living
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,287 | 1,902 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,532 | 5,649 |
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| Without rent one person | 977 | 805 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,029 | 3,433 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,344.84 | 1,619.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,125.42 | 2,089.22 |
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| Food person | 580 | 745 |
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| Food family | 1,549 | 1,369 |
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| Transport person | 364.75 | 146.09 |
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| Transport family | 985.75 | 378.03 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.58 years | 75.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.58 | 21.14 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.9 | 79.52 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.45 | 8.66 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.37 | 5.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.11 | 3.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 2.76 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,613.43 | 1,248.82 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,093.86 | 962.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,646.07 | 2,653.24 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,005.7 | 1,851.26 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.48 | 124.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.66 | 204.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.92 | 64.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.67 | 7.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,568 | 2,703 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,522 | 2,586 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.43 | 2.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 111.39% | 86.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.24 | 18.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.16 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.01 | 3.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.25 | 3.84 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.99 | 16.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.07 | 14.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.67 | 19.28 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 | 1.95 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.34 |
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Other
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Pennsylvania |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.78 | 43.25 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.8 | 12.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 49.45 | 84.14 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.39 | 17.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.94 | 44.87 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.67 | 89.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,768.92 | 1,409.31 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,846 | 16,462 |
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