Cost of living in Yaren is 69% lower than in Melbourne (without rent).
Rent in Yaren is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Cost of living including rent in Yaren is 74% lower than in Melbourne.
Food in Yaren is 58% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Transport in Yaren is 94% cheaper than in Melbourne.
| Yaren | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Yaren | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.74 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.5 $ | 62.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.04 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 $ | 8.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.51 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 2.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 2.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.58 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.3 $ | 9.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 2.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.36 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.13 $ | 26.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.51 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 14.8 $ | 126 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.7 $ | 21.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.7 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.02 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.99 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.42 $ | 4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
42.1 $ | 101 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
65.3 $ | 156 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
15.6 $ | 54 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 230 $ | 1,146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 436 $ | 1,818 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 1,361 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 579 $ | 2,752 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,863 $ | 7,512 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,367 $ | 5,768 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 647 $ | 4,357 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.84 % | 6.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.1 $ | 52.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.7 $ | 15.4 $ |
| Haircut | 4.74 $ | 23.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 80.2 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.5 $ | 81.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 314 $ | 1,974 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,540 $ | 21,306 $ |