Cost of living in Edgewood is 50% higher than in Montego Bay (without rent).
Rent in Edgewood is 331% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Cost of living including rent in Edgewood is 184% higher than in Montego Bay.
Food in Edgewood is 46% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Transport in Edgewood is 6% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
| Edgewood | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Edgewood | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18.1 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 88.5 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.96 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.64 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.37 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.22 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.5 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.92 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.82 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.67 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.1 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.5 $ | 7.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.51 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 84 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.87 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.6 $ | 26.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 96.4 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.37 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.25 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.79 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.96 $ | 2.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 86 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
76.6 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,785 $ | 369 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,511 $ | 503 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,259 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 6,976 $ | 650 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,644 $ | 1,807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,388 $ | 1,696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,919 $ | 474 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.45 % | 7.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.7 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.2 $ | 7.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.2 $ | 31.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,346 $ | 64.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,026 $ | 1,894 $ |