Cost of Living Comparison Between Alexandria and Half Way Tree Cost of Living Comparison Between Alexandria and Half Way Tree

😐 Solo nomad: Alexandria is 5.6% more expensive than Half Way Tree without rent, and 12.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Alexandria is 18.3% more expensive than Half Way Tree without rent, and 11% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.38 JMD 1,176
$4.84 JMD 770
52.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$63.5 JMD 10.1K
$63.7 JMD 10.1K
-0.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.03 JMD 1,437
$8.85 JMD 1,409
2.03%
Cappuccino
$4.31 JMD 685
$4.22 JMD 672
2.13%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 JMD 217
$0.9 JMD 143
51.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.75 JMD 119
$0.64 JMD 102
17.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.46 JMD 391
$2.57 JMD 408
-4.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.1 JMD 494
$3.05 JMD 485
1.64%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.23 JMD 674
$3.73 JMD 594
13.40%
White Bread (500g)
$3.53 JMD 561
$1.74 JMD 277
102.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.6 JMD 255
$1.34 JMD 214
19.40%
Eggs
$3.47 JMD 553
$3.56 JMD 567
-2.53%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.12 JMD 1,771
$11.11 JMD 1,768
0.09%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.21 JMD 988
$6.25 JMD 996
-0.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.45 JMD 1,186
$7.7 JMD 1,226
-3.25%
Apples (1kg)
$6.07 JMD 967
$4.17 JMD 664
45.56%
Banana (1kg)
$3.11 JMD 495
$2.99 JMD 475
4.01%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.26 JMD 678
$4.03 JMD 641
5.71%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.91 JMD 463
$2.7 JMD 429
7.78%
Potato (1kg)
$2.09 JMD 333
$2.11 JMD 335
-0.95%
Onion (1kg)
$1.92 JMD 305
$1.94 JMD 309
-1.03%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.04 JMD 483
$1.23 JMD 196
147.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.5 JMD 239
$0.95 JMD 152
57.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$8.9 JMD 1,417
$8.6 JMD 1,369
3.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.15 JMD 1,775
$11.41 JMD 1,816
-2.28%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.87 JMD 457
$2.75 JMD 438
4.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.07 JMD 488
$3.07 JMD 488
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🚌 Getting Around
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.62 JMD 98
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$43.96 JMD 6,999
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.11 JMD 177
$0.92 JMD 146
20.65%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.16 JMD 502
$3.21 JMD 510
-1.56%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.32 JMD 1,006
$6.23 JMD 992
1.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 JMD 202
$1.21 JMD 192
4.96%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$43.4K JMD 6.9M
$43.6K JMD 6.9M
-0.50%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34K JMD 5.4M
$34.1K JMD 5.4M
-0.24%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$163 JMD 26K
$162 JMD 25.8K
0.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.51 JMD 3,583
$22 JMD 3,502
2.32%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52 JMD 8,278
$44.56 JMD 7,094
16.70%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$13.3 JMD 2,118
$13.13 JMD 2,091
1.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$229 JMD 36.4K
$61.9 JMD 9,861
269.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,456 JMD 391K
$2,447 JMD 389.5K
0.38%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.98 JMD 4,135
$15.9 JMD 2,531
63.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.21 JMD 4,012
$25.09 JMD 3,994
0.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70 JMD 11.1K
$31.22 JMD 4,970
124.12%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.8 JMD 12.1K
$31.13 JMD 4,956
143.62%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,149 JMD 182.8K
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Alexandria
Half Way Tree
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.15
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Last update for Alexandria: October 27, 2025

Last update for Half Way Tree: October 27, 2025

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