Cost of living
Melton compared to Southport (Australia)
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Overview comparison
MeltonSouthport (Australia)
Consumer prices in Melton are roughly 15% higher than in Southport (Australia).
Cost of living
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,687 | 2,187 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,887 | 5,423 |
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| Without rent one person | 773 | 700 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,940 | 2,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,145.55 | 1,126.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,511.82 | 2,419.99 |
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| Food person | 484 | 484 |
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| Food family | 1,602 | 1,635 |
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| Transport person | 85.24 | 63.8 |
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| Transport family | 182.39 | 160.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.42 years | 68.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.56 | 14.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 59.33 | 65.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.48 | 9.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.55 | 6.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.02 | 2.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.73 | 2.23 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,313.11 | 1,272.23 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 758.63 | 1,284.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,914.29 | 2,160.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,015.2 | 2,040.57 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 128.86 | 90.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 166.87 | 198.3 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.6 | 58.22 |
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Transportation
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.23 | 6.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 8,279 | 8,746 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,362 | 3,950 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.67 | 3.62 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 95.09% | 70.02% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.9 | 14.83 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.58 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.14 | 2.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.07 | 4.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.53 | 8.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.1 | 7.8 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.01 | 17.17 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.98 | 3.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 1.04 |
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Other
| Item | Melton | Southport (Australia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.58 | 43.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.58 | 11.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 55.73 | 47.59 |
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| Haircut, simple | 25.46 | 15.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.37 | 82.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 107.21 | 89.19 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,920.32 | 2,051.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 20,006 | 8,960 |
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