Cost of living in Portland is 43% higher than in Kingston (without rent).
Rent in Portland is 156% more expensive than in Kingston.
Cost of living including rent in Portland is 94% higher than in Kingston.
Food in Portland is 31% more expensive than in Kingston.
Transport in Portland is 25% more expensive than in Kingston.
| Portland | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Portland | Kingston | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.4 $ | 7.66 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 71.8 $ | 75.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.4 $ | 7.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.36 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.04 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.45 $ | 1.41 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.69 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.12 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.9 $ | 8.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.99 $ | 6.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.01 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.92 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.16 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.9 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 8.99 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.82 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 96.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.12 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.1 $ | 27.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 189 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.21 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 8.06 $ | 7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 6.97 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.02 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
130 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
198 $ | 147 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
60.8 $ | 53.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,292 $ | 372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,275 $ | 1,187 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,608 $ | 788 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,860 $ | 2,261 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,653 $ | 1,937 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,326 $ | 1,690 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,802 $ | 765 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 9.37 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.6 $ | 75 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.3 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Haircut | 32.6 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ | 73.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.4 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,700 $ | 240 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,661 $ | 2,136 $ |