Cost of living
Melbourne (United States) compared to Rhode Island
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Overview comparison
Melbourne (United States)Rhode Island
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 17% higher than in Rhode Island.
Cost of living
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,287 | 2,552 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,532 | 5,498 |
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| Without rent one person | 977 | 1,056 |
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| Without rent one family | 4,029 | 3,620 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,344.84 | 1,651.79 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,125.42 | 2,438.88 |
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| Food person | 580 | 819 |
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| Food family | 1,549 | 1,718 |
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| Transport person | 364.75 | 79.88 |
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| Transport family | 985.75 | 171.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.58 years | 72.47 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.58 | 26.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.9 | 109.14 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.45 | 13.44 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.37 | 6.57 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.11 | 4.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.08 | 2.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,613.43 | 1,864.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,093.86 | 986.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,646.07 | 2,452.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,005.7 | 2,115.4 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.48 | 105.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 172.66 | 184.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.92 | 48.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.67 | 7.42 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,568 | 3,752 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,522 | 2,604 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.43 | 2.06 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 111.39% | 70.34% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.24 | 20.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.47 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.05 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.01 | 4.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.25 | 4.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.99 | 10.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.07 | 10.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.67 | 19.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 | 1.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 1.44 |
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Other
| Item | Melbourne (United States) | Rhode Island |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.78 | 56.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.8 | 16.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 49.45 | 96.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 26.39 | 13.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 93.94 | 50.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.67 | 64.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,768.92 | 1,692.56 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,846 | 21,589 |
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