Jamaica vs Jamaica · 8 km apart
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| Expense | Portmore | Kingston | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.70 | $7.41 | Portmore |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $22.80 | $29.64 | Portmore |
| Cappuccino | $1.71 | $2.22 | Portmore |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $129 | $168 | Portmore |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.90 | $27.17 | Portmore |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $55.10 | $71.63 | Portmore |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.96 | $20.75 | Portmore |
| Fitness club membership | $15.96 | $20.75 | Portmore |
| Cinema ticket | $4.18 | $5.43 | Portmore |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $230 | $319 | Portmore |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $160 | $222 | Portmore |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $480 | $666 | Portmore |
| Total single-person budget | $540 | $716 | Portmore |
| Average net salary | $600 | $780 |
Portmore is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Portmore runs about $540 versus $716 in Kingston — a difference of roughly 33%.
Salary-adjusted, Kingston 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 Portmore · Full cost of living in Kingston