Jamaica vs Jamaica · 41 km apart
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Cheaper overallJamaica
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| Expense | May Pen | Portmore | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.70 | $5.70 | May Pen |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.80 | $22.80 | May Pen |
| Cappuccino | $1.71 | $1.71 | May Pen |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $129 | May Pen |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.90 | $20.90 | May Pen |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $55.10 | $55.10 | May Pen |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.96 | $15.96 | May Pen |
| Fitness club membership | $15.96 | $15.96 | May Pen |
| Cinema ticket | $4.18 | $4.18 | May Pen |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $230 | May Pen |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $160 | May Pen |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $480 | May Pen |
| Total single-person budget | $540 | $540 | May Pen |
| Average net salary | $600 | $600 |
May Pen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in May Pen runs about $540 versus $540 in Portmore — a difference of roughly 0%.
Salary-adjusted, May Pen leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in May Pen · Full cost of living in Portmore