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Saint Ann’s Bay vs Portmore

Jamaica vs Jamaica · 63 km apart

Saint Ann’s Bay

Jamaica

J$75,232 ($482)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Portmore

Jamaica

J$84,240 ($540)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Saint Ann’s Bay	Portmore	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$5.13	$5.70	Saint Ann’s Bay
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$20.52	$22.80	Saint Ann’s Bay
Cappuccino	$1.54	$1.71	Saint Ann’s Bay
Monthly groceries (single person)	$116	$129	Saint Ann’s Bay
Monthly public transport pass	$18.81	$20.90	Saint Ann’s Bay
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$49.59	$55.10	Saint Ann’s Bay
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$14.36	$15.96	Saint Ann’s Bay
Fitness club membership	$14.36	$15.96	Saint Ann’s Bay
Cinema ticket	$3.76	$4.18	Saint Ann’s Bay
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$202	$230	Saint Ann’s Bay
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$140	$160	Saint Ann’s Bay
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$421	$480	Saint Ann’s Bay
Total single-person budget	$482	$540	Saint Ann’s Bay
Average net salary	$540	$600

Verdict

Saint Ann’s Bay is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Saint Ann’s Bay runs about $482 versus $540 in Portmore — a difference of roughly 12%.

Salary-adjusted, Portmore 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 Saint Ann’s Bay · Full cost of living in Portmore

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint Ann’s Bay cheaper than Portmore?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $482 per month in Saint Ann’s Bay versus $540 in Portmore — about 12% less.

How far is Saint Ann’s Bay from Portmore?

The straight-line distance between Saint Ann’s Bay and Portmore is approximately 63 km (39 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Saint Ann’s Bay or Portmore?

The estimated average net salary is $540 in Saint Ann’s Bay and $600 in Portmore. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $58 in Saint Ann’s Bay versus $60 in Portmore per month.