Cost of living
Melo compared to Rio Negro (Uruguay)
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Overview comparison
MeloRio Negro (Uruguay)
Consumer prices in Rio Negro (Uruguay) are roughly 30% higher than in Melo.
Cost of living
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| Total with rent one person | 611 | 1,113 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,530 | 2,690 |
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| Without rent one person | 437 | 614 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,101 | 2,086 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 241.69 | 510.74 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 442.91 | 457.24 |
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| Food person | 254 | 311 |
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| Food family | 964 | 865 |
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| Transport person | 53.47 | 43.54 |
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| Transport family | 145.02 | 145.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.78 years | 67.57 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.57 | 4.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.41 | 35.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.2 | 5.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.16 | 2.65 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.59 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.6 | 2.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 272.02 | 555.28 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.91 | 533.21 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 364.3 | 551.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 315.04 | 226.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 50.58 | 116.55 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 62.15 | 226.8 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.6 | 48.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.57 | 13.12 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,621 | 2,352 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,924 | 1,503 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.93 | 0.76 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 26.49% | 55.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.31 | 13.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 2.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.88 | 1.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.06 | 2.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.66 | 19.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 7.48 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.88 | 9.47 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.13 |
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Other
| Item | Melo | Rio Negro (Uruguay) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.76 | 27.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.68 | 9.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 40.35 | 71.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.4 | 10.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.46 | 72.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.14 | 109.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 355.87 | 411.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,924 | 13,604 |
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