Cost of living in Melbourne is 97% higher than in Havana (without rent).
Rent in Melbourne is 174% more expensive than in Havana.
Cost of living including rent in Melbourne is 134% higher than in Havana.
Food in Melbourne is 59% more expensive than in Havana.
Transport in Melbourne is 341% more expensive than in Havana.
| Melbourne | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Melbourne | Havana | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.1 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.61 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.66 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.82 $ | 2.37 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.64 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.36 $ | 3.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 5.02 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.57 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 9.84 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 $ | 0.74 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.61 $ | 6.96 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.7 $ | 9.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.74 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.8 $ | 4.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.66 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 126 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.36 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21.4 $ | 6.52 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 56.2 $ | 49.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.82 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.97 $ | 6.04 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.51 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4 $ | 3.43 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
54 $ | 134 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,146 $ | 334 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,818 $ | 605 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,361 $ | 328 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,752 $ | 1,030 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,512 $ | 395 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,768 $ | 332 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,357 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.33 % | 8.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.8 $ | 40.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 15.4 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Haircut | 23.1 $ | 35.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 115 $ | 76.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.3 $ | 39.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,974 $ | 52.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,306 $ | 13,025 $ |