Cost of living
Melissa compared to Connecticut
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Connecticut are roughly 0% higher than in Melissa.
Cost of living
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,686 | 2,196 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,003 | 6,086 |
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| Without rent one person | 741 | 1,034 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,577 | 3,460 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,712.28 | 1,449.23 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,199.46 | 3,168.79 |
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| Food person | 523 | 531 |
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| Food family | 1,753 | 1,479 |
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| Transport person | 87.95 | 58.18 |
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| Transport family | 291.48 | 158.05 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.85 years | 87.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.8 | 18.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.83 | 79.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.69 | 11.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.16 | 5.41 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.69 | 5.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.91 | 2.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,432.4 | 1,480 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,227.73 | 1,137.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,551.84 | 2,995.36 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,548.96 | 3,071.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.17 | 90.6 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 209.94 | 172.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 64.13 | 52.37 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.54 | 6.25 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,001 | 4,107 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,756 | 2,916 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 | 1.84 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.37% | 57.69% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.29 | 22.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.9 | 4.79 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.35 | 12.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 13.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.49 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.87 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.68 |
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Other
| Item | Melissa | Connecticut |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.74 | 29.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.85 | 12.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 111.74 | 144.34 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.83 | 20.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.56 | 43.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.18 | 74.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,448.55 | 1,926.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,577 | 22,729 |
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