Cost of living
Mentone compared to Nova Scotia (United States)
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Overview comparison
MentoneNova Scotia (United States)
Consumer prices in Mentone are roughly 35% higher than in Nova Scotia (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,519 | 1,577 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,465 | 3,539 |
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| Without rent one person | 998 | 585 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,097 | 2,150 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,285 | 1,100.95 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,787.18 | 1,384.47 |
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| Food person | 722 | 566 |
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| Food family | 1,485 | 1,269 |
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| Transport person | 92.89 | 52.72 |
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| Transport family | 274.48 | 142.02 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.9 years | 74.85 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.09 | 12.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.73 | 58.19 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.06 | 8.18 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.69 | 3.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.19 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.11 | 2.22 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,682.6 | 1,765.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,074.04 | 719.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,500.78 | 3,189.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,593.35 | 838.41 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.08 | 56.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.9 | 85.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.25 | 49.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.8 | 7.15 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,195 | 4,288 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,403 | 2,520 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 1.12 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.59% | 51.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.95 | 17.63 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 1.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 2.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.52 | 2.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.64 | 3.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 8.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.26 | 9.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.28 | 12.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.42 |
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Other
| Item | Mentone | Nova Scotia (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.84 | 77.13 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.71 | 7.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.08 | 60.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.27 | 14.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.94 | 72.9 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.96 | 103.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,183.74 | 542.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,326 | 8,812 |
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