Cost of living in Johnson is 21% higher than in Kingstown (without rent).
Rent in Johnson is 200% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Cost of living including rent in Johnson is 88% higher than in Kingstown.
Food in Johnson is 24% more expensive than in Kingstown.
Transport in Johnson is 26% cheaper than in Kingstown.
| Johnson | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Johnson | Kingstown | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
13.6 $ | 6.59 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.3 $ | 55.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 9.66 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.94 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.27 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.1 $ | 1.87 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.77 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.25 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.36 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 4.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 7.12 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.54 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.37 $ | 3.37 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.77 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.79 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.33 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.45 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.01 $ | 4.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.3 $ | 59.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.81 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 24.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 124 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.64 $ | 5.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.8 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.49 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.94 $ | 1.41 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.4 $ | 55.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 85.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.7 $ | 50.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 921 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,693 $ | 457 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,080 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,184 $ | 622 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,125 $ | 595 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,096 $ | 593 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,840 $ | 613 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.15 % | 12.01 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Haircut | 19.3 $ | 6.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.5 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 43.6 $ | 102 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,209 $ | 186 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,583 $ | 7,051 $ |