Cost of living in Hempstead is 36% higher than in Kingston (without rent).
Rent in Hempstead is 185% more expensive than in Kingston.
Cost of living including rent in Hempstead is 104% higher than in Kingston.
Food in Hempstead is 22% more expensive than in Kingston.
Transport in Hempstead is 43% more expensive than in Kingston.
| Hempstead | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Hempstead | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.9 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.9 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.6 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.04 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.76 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.57 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.65 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.56 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.62 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.28 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.61 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.66 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.65 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.1 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.9 $ | 8.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.87 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 132 $ | 38 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.99 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 27.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 149 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.94 $ | 7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.86 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
157 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
240 $ | 147 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.2 $ | 53.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,481 $ | 372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,592 $ | 1,187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,599 $ | 788 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,892 $ | 2,261 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 8,270 $ | 1,937 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,945 $ | 1,690 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,400 $ | 765 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.66 % | 9.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 110 $ | 75 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.9 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 19 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.4 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 53.7 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,901 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,852 $ | 2,136 $ |