Cost of living in Bowie is 51% higher than in Montego Bay (without rent).
Rent in Bowie is 232% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Cost of living including rent in Bowie is 137% higher than in Montego Bay.
Food in Bowie is 50% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Transport in Bowie is 3% cheaper than in Montego Bay.
| Bowie | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bowie | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.3 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.45 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.74 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.34 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.45 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.18 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.61 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.9 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.88 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.3 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.6 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.4 $ | 7.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.46 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88.9 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ | 26.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.4 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.26 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.25 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.76 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.9 $ | 86 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
66.2 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,386 $ | 369 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,620 $ | 503 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,692 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,076 $ | 650 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,819 $ | 1,807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,783 $ | 1,696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,196 $ | 474 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.54 % | 7.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 45.7 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.3 $ | 7.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.3 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 55.1 $ | 31.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,273 $ | 64.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,103 $ | 1,894 $ |