Cost of living in Melekeok is 49% lower than in Sydney (without rent).
Rent in Melekeok is 65% cheaper than in Sydney.
Cost of living including rent in Melekeok is 58% lower than in Sydney.
Food in Melekeok is 23% cheaper than in Sydney.
Transport in Melekeok is 91% cheaper than in Sydney.
| Melekeok | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Melekeok | Sydney | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.5 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 52.5 $ | 70.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.95 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.93 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.97 $ | 3.54 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.13 $ | 2.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.67 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.04 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 4.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ | 8.94 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.05 $ | 15 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.25 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.48 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 3.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 2.54 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.41 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 22.1 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.08 $ | 29.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.7 $ | 143 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.16 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.1 $ | 29.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.9 $ | 67.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.57 $ | 6.92 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.17 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.64 $ | 2.9 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.4 $ | 114 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
124 $ | 177 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
121 $ | 53.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 360 $ | 1,372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 786 $ | 2,523 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 483 $ | 1,992 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,072 $ | 4,038 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,336 $ | 16,279 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,004 $ | 9,905 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 567 $ | 4,399 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.34 % | 6.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70 $ | 58.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.94 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Haircut | 5.64 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 122 $ | 117 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.6 $ | 78.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 247 $ | 2,054 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,916 $ | 18,951 $ |