Cost of living
Melo compared to Lavalleja
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Overview comparison
MeloLavalleja
Consumer prices in Lavalleja are roughly 26% higher than in Melo.
Cost of living
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| Total with rent one person | 611 | 1,512 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,530 | 3,354 |
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| Without rent one person | 437 | 855 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,101 | 2,014 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 241.69 | 512.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 442.91 | 925.92 |
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| Food person | 254 | 464 |
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| Food family | 964 | 1,018 |
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| Transport person | 53.47 | 191.63 |
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| Transport family | 145.02 | 423.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.78 years | 69.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.57 | 14.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.41 | 42.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.2 | 11.6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.16 | 3.74 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 3.56 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.6 | 1.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 272.02 | 644.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.91 | 343.95 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 364.3 | 827.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 315.04 | 603.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.58 | 83.68 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.15 | 160.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.6 | 47.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.57 | 5.8 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,621 | 2,773 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,924 | 3,129 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 1.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.49% | 61.42% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.31 | 24.3 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 2.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 1.24 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 2.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 5.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.66 | 14.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 8.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.88 | 8.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 2.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.16 |
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Other
| Item | Melo | Lavalleja |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.76 | 61.7 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.68 | 11.63 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.35 | 63.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.4 | 12.37 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.46 | 98.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.14 | 113.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 355.87 | 325.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,924 | 7,426 |
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