Cost of living
Mechanicstown compared to Dickson
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Overview comparison
MechanicstownDickson
Consumer prices in Mechanicstown are roughly 8% higher than in Dickson.
Cost of living
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,477 | 2,623 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,203 | 6,070 |
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| Without rent one person | 771 | 759 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,510 | 2,384 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,609.37 | 1,633.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,082.3 | 2,551.76 |
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| Food person | 515 | 742 |
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| Food family | 1,403 | 1,445 |
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| Transport person | 99.8 | 104.45 |
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| Transport family | 225.63 | 310.34 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.8 years | 89.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.56 | 16.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 64.53 | 85.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.24 | 11.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.66 | 6.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.43 | 5.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.37 | 3.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,794.77 | 1,540.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,071.8 | 1,068.9 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,306.19 | 3,025.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,971 | 2,224.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.73 | 114.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.89 | 177.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.42 | 71.24 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.81 | 7.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,824 | 4,907 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,508 | 3,305 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.23 | 2.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 74.49% | 83.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.77 | 19.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.87 | 0.9 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.91 | 3.21 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.37 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.74 | 11.62 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.51 | 12.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.86 | 17.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.22 |
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Other
| Item | Mechanicstown | Dickson |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.44 | 52.42 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.25 | 14.47 |
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| Doctors visit | 135.52 | 107.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.43 | 17.46 |
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| Brand Jeans | 64.42 | 60.13 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.76 | 101.21 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,211.16 | 1,397.7 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,486 | 19,845 |
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