Cost of living in May Pen

In May Pen, Jamaica, living costs about $821 per month for one person and $2279 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is May Pen compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, May Pen is 43% cheaper overall.

How does May Pen compare to your city?

May Pen is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in May Pen is, on average, 91% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in May Pen?

Who is May Pen a good fit for?

May Pen tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is May Pen so expensive?

The primary driver of costs in May Pen is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in May Pen?

Food prices in May Pen are 9% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Is public transport affordable in May Pen?

Public transport costs are 16% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
821 $
Without Rent
588 $
Rent & Utilities
234 $
Food
433 $
Transport
63 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
807 $
GDP per Capita
6,874 $
Freedom Index
7.56
Lifespan
71 years
Speak English
98%
Population
61.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 6.77 $
Dinner 53.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 6.51 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.04 $
Capuccino 3.78 $
Coke, 330ml 1.15 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 3.89 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.05 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.71 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.23 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.09 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.45 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.7 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.51 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.97 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.79 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.77 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.5 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.17 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.97 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.7 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 11.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.77 $
Cigarette pack 8.78 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.86 $
Monthly Pass 41.7 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.18 $
Taxi, 8 km 27 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 25.2 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 6.85 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 6.17 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.27 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.74 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 62 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 95 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 25.5 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 143 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 449 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 159 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 570 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,813 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,679 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 807 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 9.38%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 77.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.7 $
Haircut 8.91 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 70.4 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 34.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 317 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 2,141 $

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May Pen vs San Jose (San Jose is 51% more expensive) May Pen vs Limon (Limon is 46% more expensive) May Pen vs Liberia (Liberia is 9% more expensive) May Pen vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 50% more expensive) May Pen vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 56% more expensive) May Pen vs Cartago (Cartago is 17% more expensive) May Pen vs Heredia (Heredia is 52% more expensive) May Pen vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 105% more expensive) May Pen vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 60% more expensive)
Saint Lucia
May Pen vs Castries (Castries is 41% more expensive) May Pen vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 46% more expensive)
Jamaica
May Pen vs Kingston (Kingston is 61% more expensive) May Pen vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 5% less expensive) May Pen vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 24% more expensive) May Pen vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 42% more expensive) May Pen vs May Pen (May Pen has similar costs) May Pen vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 19% more expensive) May Pen vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 3% more expensive) May Pen vs Linstead (Linstead is 27% more expensive) May Pen vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 37% more expensive) May Pen vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 39% more expensive)
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May Pen vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 45% more expensive) May Pen vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 14% less expensive) May Pen vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 43% more expensive) May Pen vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 32% more expensive) May Pen vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 41% more expensive) May Pen vs Apopa (Apopa is 39% more expensive) May Pen vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 46% more expensive) May Pen vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 77% more expensive) May Pen vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 33% more expensive) May Pen vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 7% more expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
May Pen vs St. John's (St. John's is 32% more expensive) May Pen vs All Saints (All Saints is 32% more expensive)
Grenada
May Pen vs St. George's (St. George's is 30% more expensive) May Pen vs Grenville (Grenville is 29% more expensive)
Dominica
May Pen vs Roseau (Roseau is 22% more expensive) May Pen vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 39% more expensive)
Saint Vincent
May Pen vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 19% more expensive) May Pen vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 22% more expensive)
Belize
May Pen vs Belize City (Belize City is 7% more expensive) May Pen vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 33% more expensive) May Pen vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 11% less expensive) May Pen vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 62% more expensive) May Pen vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 92% more expensive)
Guatemala
May Pen vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 22% more expensive) May Pen vs Mixco (Mixco is 22% less expensive) May Pen vs Coban (Coban is 11% more expensive) May Pen vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 5% less expensive) May Pen vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 10% more expensive) May Pen vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 10% more expensive) May Pen vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 6% more expensive) May Pen vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 6% more expensive) May Pen vs Flores (Flores is 5% more expensive) May Pen vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 4% less expensive)
Honduras
May Pen vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 1% more expensive) May Pen vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 26% more expensive) May Pen vs Choloma (Choloma is 27% less expensive) May Pen vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 21% less expensive) May Pen vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 8% more expensive) May Pen vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 5% more expensive) May Pen vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 13% less expensive) May Pen vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 12% less expensive) May Pen vs Yoro (Yoro is 11% less expensive) May Pen vs La Lima (La Lima is 6% more expensive)
Dominican Republic
May Pen vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 3% less expensive) May Pen vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 27% more expensive) May Pen vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 7% less expensive) May Pen vs Higuey (Higuey is 6% less expensive) May Pen vs La Vega (La Vega is 30% less expensive) May Pen vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 1% more expensive) May Pen vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 11% less expensive) May Pen vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 36% less expensive) May Pen vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 24% less expensive) May Pen vs Bonao (Bonao is 34% less expensive)
Nicaragua
May Pen vs Managua (Managua is 6% less expensive) May Pen vs Leon (Leon is 22% less expensive) May Pen vs Masaya (Masaya is 13% less expensive) May Pen vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 33% less expensive) May Pen vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 22% less expensive) May Pen vs Esteli (Esteli is 28% less expensive) May Pen vs Granada (Granada is 15% less expensive) May Pen vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 44% less expensive) May Pen vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 19% less expensive) May Pen vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 8% more expensive)