Cost of living in Spanaway is 55% higher than in Montego Bay (without rent).
Rent in Spanaway is 206% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Cost of living including rent in Spanaway is 127% higher than in Montego Bay.
Food in Spanaway is 49% more expensive than in Montego Bay.
Transport in Spanaway is 4% cheaper than in Montego Bay.
| Spanaway | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Spanaway | Montego Bay | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 79.7 $ | 58.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.98 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.93 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.5 $ | 1.4 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.03 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.34 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.55 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.2 $ | 8.43 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 8.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.64 $ | 4.61 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.73 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12 $ | 16.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.95 $ | 7.9 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.41 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 68.8 $ | 41.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.2 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 26.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 149 $ | 25 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.8 $ | 6.26 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.83 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.55 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ | 2.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81 $ | 86 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 132 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
58.9 $ | 38.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,255 $ | 369 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,304 $ | 503 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,676 $ | 323 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,611 $ | 650 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,204 $ | 1,807 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,575 $ | 1,696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,549 $ | 474 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.63 % | 7.93 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 47.5 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 7.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.8 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 39.9 $ | 31.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 916 $ | 64.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 31,167 $ | 1,894 $ |