Cost of living in College Station is 3% higher than in Port Antonio (without rent).
Rent in College Station is 123% more expensive than in Port Antonio.
Cost of living including rent in College Station is 54% higher than in Port Antonio.
Food in College Station is very similar to Port Antonio.
Transport in College Station is 34% cheaper than in Port Antonio.
| College Station | Port Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| College Station | Port Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.1 $ | 7.61 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 65.1 $ | 76.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 8.06 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.01 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.6 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 1.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.85 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.62 $ | 4.44 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ | 14 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.98 $ | 8.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 8.17 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 4.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.03 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.19 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.98 $ | 8.94 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.99 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.4 $ | 41.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.78 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.4 $ | 26.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.43 $ | 6.88 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.2 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.77 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.93 $ | 1.69 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
111 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
173 $ | 149 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.9 $ | 53 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 863 $ | 261 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,886 $ | 755 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,124 $ | 647 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,924 $ | 1,749 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,165 $ | 1,892 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,174 $ | 1,704 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,049 $ | 836 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 9.35 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38 $ | 81.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11.1 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 18.7 $ | 9.27 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.9 $ | 74.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.8 $ | 35.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,129 $ | 237 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,980 $ | 2,145 $ |