Cost of living
Mentone compared to Panama City (United States)
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Overview comparison
MentonePanama City (United States)
Consumer prices in Mentone are roughly 46% higher than in Panama City (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,519 | 1,324 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,465 | 3,902 |
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| Without rent one person | 998 | 729 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,097 | 2,063 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,285 | 780.22 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,787.18 | 1,575.96 |
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| Food person | 722 | 361 |
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| Food family | 1,485 | 1,230 |
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| Transport person | 92.89 | 97.02 |
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| Transport family | 274.48 | 243.5 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.9 years | 65.65 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.09 | 10.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.73 | 45.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.06 | 9.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.69 | 3.4 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.33 | 4.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.11 | 2.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,682.6 | 1,019.09 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,074.04 | 650.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,500.78 | 1,619.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,593.35 | 1,236.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 122.08 | 60.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.9 | 134.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 65.25 | 40.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.8 | 6.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,195 | 2,030 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,403 | 1,311 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.88 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.59% | 30.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.95 | 13.45 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.17 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.58 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.52 | 2.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.64 | 3.09 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.99 | 10.42 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.26 | 7.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.28 | 10.01 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.76 | 1.7 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 0.85 |
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Other
| Item | Mentone | Panama City (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.84 | 45.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.71 | 7.75 |
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| Doctors visit | 124.08 | 42.91 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.27 | 15.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.94 | 62.7 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.96 | 77.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,183.74 | 429.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,326 | 9,227 |
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