Cost of living
Mechanicstown compared to Benton
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Overview comparison
MechanicstownBenton
Consumer prices in Mechanicstown are roughly 8% higher than in Benton.
Cost of living
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,477 | 2,288 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,203 | 5,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 771 | 838 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 2,922 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,609.37 | 1,800.91 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,082.3 | 2,559.89 |
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| Food person | 515 | 606 |
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| Food family | 1,403 | 1,590 |
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| Transport person | 99.8 | 117.21 |
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| Transport family | 225.63 | 230.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.8 years | 74.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.56 | 18.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.53 | 90.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.24 | 10.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.66 | 5.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.43 | 5.29 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 2.9 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,794.77 | 1,679.71 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,071.8 | 1,326.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,306.19 | 3,194.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,971 | 2,204.03 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.73 | 128.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.89 | 168.16 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.42 | 76.87 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.81 | 6.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,824 | 4,513 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,508 | 3,075 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.23 | 2.13 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.49% | 59.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.77 | 20.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 1.22 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.91 | 3.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.74 | 14.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.51 | 10.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.86 | 13.72 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.5 |
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Other
| Item | Mechanicstown | Benton |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.44 | 49.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.25 | 14.85 |
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| Doctors visit | 135.52 | 125.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.43 | 22.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.42 | 54.44 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.76 | 86.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,211.16 | 1,478 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,486 | 20,073 |
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