Cost of living in Melton is 152% higher than in Lae (without rent).
Rent in Melton is 332% more expensive than in Lae.
Cost of living including rent in Melton is 232% higher than in Lae.
Food in Melton is 143% more expensive than in Lae.
Transport in Melton is 233% more expensive than in Lae.
| Melton | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Melton | Lae | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.6 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.79 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.82 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.46 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ | 7.03 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.64 $ | 4.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 7.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.37 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.41 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.5 $ | 2.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.3 $ | 17.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 7.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.4 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 3.95 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.26 $ | 3.07 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.35 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.77 $ | 1.3 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 40 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 61 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 26.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 836 $ | 161 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,297 $ | 323 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,093 $ | 232 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,934 $ | 475 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,837 $ | 1,460 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,318 $ | 858 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,956 $ | 422 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.29 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.4 $ | 23.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Haircut | 21.8 $ | 4.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 67.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.8 $ | 32.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,754 $ | 129 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,286 $ | 3,875 $ |