Cost of living
Hanover (Jamaica) compared to Saint James
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Overview comparison
Hanover (Jamaica)Saint James
Consumer prices in Hanover (Jamaica) are roughly 58% higher than in Saint James.
Cost of living
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,501 | 904 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,327 | 2,046 |
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| Without rent one person | 596 | 734 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,866 | 1,406 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 794.09 | 330.7 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,108.44 | 675.85 |
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| Food person | 457 | 389 |
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| Food family | 1,187 | 1,250 |
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| Transport person | 74.99 | 69.48 |
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| Transport family | 208.24 | 194.2 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.18 years | 80.78 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.31 | 5.99 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 73.19 | 71.95 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.22 | 8.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.07 | 2.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.68 | 2.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.51 | 1.04 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 645.82 | 539.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 507.97 | 204.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,037.98 | 830.5 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 730.27 | 435.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 136.3 | 66.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 246.3 | 86.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 52.21 | 51.69 |
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Transportation
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| Local transport ticket | 2.83 | 10.53 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,528 | 1,641 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,903 | 2,040 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.87 | 0.7 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 39.62% | 46.45% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 27.28 | 30 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.1 | 1.43 |
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Groceries
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.99 | 1.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.72 | 5.04 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.33 | 12.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.16 | 8.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.52 | 7.53 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.03 | 3.3 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.89 |
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Other
| Item | Hanover (Jamaica) | Saint James |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.34 | 70.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.3 | 9.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.89 | 23.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.69 | 6.82 |
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| Brand Jeans | 72.05 | 41.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 70.97 | 79.33 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 428.11 | 201.86 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,760 | 2,474 |
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