Cost of living
Manchester (Jamaica) compared to Westmoreland
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Overview comparison
Manchester (Jamaica)Westmoreland
Consumer prices in Manchester (Jamaica) are roughly 1% higher than in Westmoreland.
Cost of living
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| Total with rent one person | 742 | 878 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,804 | 2,406 |
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| Without rent one person | 580 | 689 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,666 | 1,719 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 365.06 | 369.99 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 914.93 | 858.62 |
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| Food person | 434 | 552 |
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| Food family | 984 | 1,270 |
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| Transport person | 56 | 70.94 |
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| Transport family | 187.6 | 190.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.8 years | 84.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.93 | 5.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.21 | 70.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.41 | 7.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.47 | 2.11 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.46 | 0.92 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 288.03 | 511.9 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 204.87 | 222.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 858.27 | 866.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 631.86 | 540.07 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.98 | 56.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.88 | 92.45 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.26 | 40.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.65 | 8.96 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 185 | 1,927 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 864 | 1,523 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.62 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.76% | 45.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.08 | 29.65 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.66 | 1.4 |
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Groceries
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.06 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.24 | 2.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.72 | 3.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.02 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.93 | 7.62 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.1 | 9.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 | 2.65 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.61 | 0.88 |
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Other
| Item | Manchester (Jamaica) | Westmoreland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.12 | 72.3 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.43 | 10.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 32.75 | 25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.93 | 9.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.49 | 37.21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.07 | 60.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 256.56 | 275.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,800 | 2,341 |
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