Cost of living in Lakewood Township is 63% higher than in May Pen (without rent).
Rent in Lakewood Township is 589% more expensive than in May Pen.
Cost of living including rent in Lakewood Township is 213% higher than in May Pen.
Food in Lakewood Township is 61% more expensive than in May Pen.
Transport in Lakewood Township is 19% more expensive than in May Pen.
| Lakewood Township | May Pen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lakewood Township | May Pen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
21.2 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 89.6 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.44 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.61 $ | 1.15 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.33 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.9 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.93 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.5 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.8 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.96 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.21 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.16 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.44 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 15 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.1 $ | 8.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.29 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 87 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.92 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.9 $ | 27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 151 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.1 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.12 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 5.35 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.61 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
108 $ | 62 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
166 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
65.7 $ | 25.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,403 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,756 $ | 449 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,585 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,018 $ | 570 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,089 $ | 1,813 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,452 $ | 1,679 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,889 $ | 807 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.65 % | 9.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 16 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Haircut | 24.1 $ | 8.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.7 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.7 $ | 34.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,400 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,620 $ | 2,141 $ |