Cost of living in Melton is 29% higher than in Melekeok (without rent).
Rent in Melton is 78% more expensive than in Melekeok.
Cost of living including rent in Melton is 54% higher than in Melekeok.
Food in Melton is 22% more expensive than in Melekeok.
Transport in Melton is 106% more expensive than in Melekeok.
| Melton | Melekeok | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Melton | Melekeok | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.4 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.6 $ | 52.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.79 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.82 $ | 6.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.44 $ | 4.97 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 1.13 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.46 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.83 $ | 22 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.64 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.9 $ | 9.05 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.1 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.41 $ | 3.33 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 26.5 $ | 8.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.01 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 99.3 $ | 24.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.31 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 11.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 55.4 $ | 49.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.92 $ | 5.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.26 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.35 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.77 $ | 1.64 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
104 $ | 81.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
51.2 $ | 121 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 836 $ | 360 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,297 $ | 786 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,093 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,934 $ | 1,072 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,837 $ | 1,336 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,318 $ | 1,004 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,956 $ | 567 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.29 % | 14.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.4 $ | 70 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 4.94 $ |
| Haircut | 21.8 $ | 5.64 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 122 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.8 $ | 53.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,754 $ | 247 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,286 $ | 5,916 $ |