Cost of living in Carlsbad is 4% higher than in Port Antonio (without rent).
Rent in Carlsbad is 130% more expensive than in Port Antonio.
Cost of living including rent in Carlsbad is 58% higher than in Port Antonio.
Food in Carlsbad is very similar to Port Antonio.
Transport in Carlsbad is 36% cheaper than in Port Antonio.
| Carlsbad | Port Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Carlsbad | Port Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62.4 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.01 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.72 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.25 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.31 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.8 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.62 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.3 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.02 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.01 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.96 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 20 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.99 $ | 8.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.03 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.9 $ | 26.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.17 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.35 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.07 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.84 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
148 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
228 $ | 149 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.1 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 875 $ | 261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,781 $ | 755 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,114 $ | 647 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,078 $ | 1,749 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,400 $ | 1,892 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,069 $ | 1,704 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,391 $ | 836 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 9.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.3 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.3 $ | 9.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 35.9 $ | 35.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 670 $ | 237 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,462 $ | 2,145 $ |