Cost of living
Middlesex (Jamaica) compared to Saint Andrew (Jamaica)
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Overview comparison
Middlesex (Jamaica)Saint Andrew (Jamaica)
Consumer prices in Middlesex (Jamaica) are roughly 26% higher than in Saint Andrew (Jamaica).
Cost of living
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,713 | 1,140 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,361 | 2,024 |
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| Without rent one person | 589 | 612 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,283 | 2,007 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,084.4 | 292.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,560.53 | 700.33 |
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| Food person | 535 | 379 |
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| Food family | 1,394 | 1,338 |
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| Transport person | 91.05 | 54.86 |
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| Transport family | 224.67 | 152.47 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.83 years | 76.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.2 | 6.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.1 | 57.59 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.91 | 6.89 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 | 1.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.2 | 2.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.66 | 0.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,000.77 | 436.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 772.55 | 197.99 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 808.61 | 1,032.29 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,274.18 | 415.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 150.41 | 64.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 169.03 | 77.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 82.26 | 44.91 |
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Transportation
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.94 | 9.06 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 233 | 2,065 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 859 | 1,760 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 5.45 | 0.87 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.29% | 39.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 34.4 | 26.6 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.57 | 1.32 |
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Groceries
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.68 | 3.73 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.12 | 2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.73 | 5.11 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.15 | 11.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.18 | 6.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.66 | 6.67 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.08 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.17 |
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Other
| Item | Middlesex (Jamaica) | Saint Andrew (Jamaica) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.68 | 70.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 12.11 | 12.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.3 | 29.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.19 | 8.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 82.92 | 43.53 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 141.75 | 72.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 204.52 | 215.98 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,876 | 2,340 |
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