Cost of Living Comparison Between Alexandria and Linstead Cost of Living Comparison Between Alexandria and Linstead

🙂 Solo nomad: Alexandria is 18.2% cheaper than Linstead without rent, and 0.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Alexandria is 7.5% more expensive than Linstead without rent, and 2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.38 JMD 1,176
$7.36 JMD 1,172
0.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$63.5 JMD 10.1K
$63.9 JMD 10.2K
-0.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.03 JMD 1,437
$8.67 JMD 1,381
4.15%
Cappuccino
$4.31 JMD 685
$4.39 JMD 699
-1.82%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 JMD 217
$1.37 JMD 218
-0.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.75 JMD 119
$0.7 JMD 112
7.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.46 JMD 391
$2.54 JMD 404
-3.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.1 JMD 494
$3.11 JMD 495
-0.32%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.23 JMD 674
$4.36 JMD 694
-2.98%
White Bread (500g)
$3.53 JMD 561
$3.49 JMD 556
1.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.6 JMD 255
$1.62 JMD 258
-1.23%
Eggs
$3.47 JMD 553
$3.58 JMD 570
-3.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.12 JMD 1,771
$10.9 JMD 1,735
2.02%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.21 JMD 988
$6.43 JMD 1,024
-3.42%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.45 JMD 1,186
$7.56 JMD 1,204
-1.46%
Apples (1kg)
$6.07 JMD 967
$6.07 JMD 966
-
Banana (1kg)
$3.11 JMD 495
$3.03 JMD 482
2.64%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.26 JMD 678
$4.32 JMD 687
-1.39%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.91 JMD 463
$2.93 JMD 467
-0.68%
Potato (1kg)
$2.09 JMD 333
$2.09 JMD 332
-
Onion (1kg)
$1.92 JMD 305
$2 JMD 318
-4.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.04 JMD 483
$3.02 JMD 481
0.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.5 JMD 239
$1.44 JMD 229
4.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$8.9 JMD 1,417
$9.01 JMD 1,434
-1.22%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.15 JMD 1,775
$11.1 JMD 1,767
0.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.87 JMD 457
$2.88 JMD 458
-0.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.07 JMD 488
$3.11 JMD 494
-1.29%
🚌 Getting Around
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.8 JMD 127
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.11 JMD 177
$1.08 JMD 172
2.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.16 JMD 502
$3.15 JMD 501
0.32%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.32 JMD 1,006
$6.33 JMD 1,008
-0.16%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 JMD 202
$1.29 JMD 205
-1.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$43.4K JMD 6.9M
$42.9K JMD 6.8M
1.18%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34K JMD 5.4M
$33.6K JMD 5.4M
1.25%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$163 JMD 26K
$161 JMD 25.7K
1.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$22.51 JMD 3,583
$22.02 JMD 3,505
2.23%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52 JMD 8,278
$52 JMD 8,273
0.06%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$13.3 JMD 2,118
$12.93 JMD 2,059
2.86%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$229 JMD 36.4K
$223 JMD 35.5K
2.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,456 JMD 391K
$2,492 JMD 396.7K
-1.42%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.98 JMD 4,135
$25.66 JMD 4,085
1.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.21 JMD 4,012
$25.46 JMD 4,052
-0.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70 JMD 11.1K
$70.7 JMD 11.3K
-1.03%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$75.8 JMD 12.1K
$77.5 JMD 12.3K
-2.17%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Alexandria
Linstead
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
9.15
-

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Alexandria: October 27, 2025

Last update for Linstead: October 28, 2025

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