Cost of living
Midlothian (United States) compared to Melbourne (United States)
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Overview comparison
Midlothian (United States)Melbourne (United States)
Consumer prices in Melbourne (United States) are roughly 21% higher than in Midlothian (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,386 | 2,287 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,573 | 5,532 |
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| Without rent one person | 811 | 977 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,367 | 4,029 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,384.36 | 1,344.84 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,811.6 | 2,125.42 |
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| Food person | 656 | 580 |
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| Food family | 1,346 | 1,549 |
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| Transport person | 112.05 | 364.75 |
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| Transport family | 226.11 | 985.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 89.18 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.52 | 17.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 66.09 | 64.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.15 | 10.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.24 | 9.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.83 | 3.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.97 | 3.08 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,501.4 | 1,613.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,555.6 | 1,093.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,552 | 2,646.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,419.74 | 2,005.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.27 | 107.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 215 | 172.66 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.31 | 59.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.28 | 5.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,314 | 7,568 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,573 | 5,522 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 | 3.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 75.29% | 111.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.14 | 25.24 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.12 | 1.47 |
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Groceries
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1.47 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.01 | 3.01 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.79 | 4.25 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.38 | 11.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.08 | 8.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.24 | 11.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.72 | 2.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | Midlothian (United States) | Melbourne (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.32 | 44.78 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.84 | 14.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 97.63 | 49.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.08 | 26.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.47 | 93.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.77 | 99.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,323.33 | 1,768.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,059 | 24,846 |
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