Cost of Living Comparison Between Golden Grove and May Pen Cost of Living Comparison Between Golden Grove and May Pen

😐 Solo nomad: Golden Grove is 74.2% more expensive than May Pen without rent, and 39.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Golden Grove is 62% more expensive than May Pen without rent, and 43.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.68 JMD 1,202
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$62.5 JMD 9,769
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.02 JMD 1,411
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Cappuccino
$4.43 JMD 692
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.31 JMD 205
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 JMD 110
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.57 JMD 402
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 JMD 478
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$4.28 JMD 670
$2.22 JMD 347
92.79%
White Bread (500g)
$3.50 JMD 548
$3.67 JMD 575
-4.63%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 JMD 242
$3.21 JMD 502
-51.71%
Eggs
$3.53 JMD 553
$3.35 JMD 525
5.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$10.91 JMD 1,707
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.22 JMD 972
$7.38 JMD 1,155
-15.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.69 JMD 1,203
$4.96 JMD 776
55.04%
Apples (1kg)
$5.92 JMD 925
$1.59 JMD 248
272.33%
Banana (1kg)
$3.12 JMD 488
$5.06 JMD 792
-38.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.10 JMD 641
$6.09 JMD 952
-32.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.01 JMD 471
$1.93 JMD 302
55.96%
Potato (1kg)
$2.12 JMD 332
$1.85 JMD 289
14.59%
Onion (1kg)
$1.92 JMD 300
$1.89 JMD 296
1.59%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.07 JMD 480
$3.07 JMD 480
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.37 JMD 57.6
$2.89 JMD 453
-87.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$8.75 JMD 1,368
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Wine (Bottle)
$11.30 JMD 1,768
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.81 JMD 439
$2.14 JMD 334
31.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.05 JMD 477
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🚌 Getting Around
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.86 JMD 135
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.11 JMD 174
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.14 JMD 491
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.10 JMD 954
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 JMD 195
$1.40 JMD 219
-10.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$42.5K JMD 6.7M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.2K JMD 5.3M
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$161 JMD 25.2K
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$21.86 JMD 3,420
$43.27 JMD 6,768
-49.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$51.2 JMD 8,014
$39.02 JMD 6,104
31.29%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$13.22 JMD 2,067
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$224 JMD 35.1K
$317 JMD 49.5K
-29.20%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,465 JMD 385.5K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.79 JMD 4,034
$15.60 JMD 2,440
65.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$25.61 JMD 4,006
$22.10 JMD 3,458
15.88%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$70.2 JMD 11.0K
$40.43 JMD 6,324
73.63%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$76.8 JMD 12.0K
$53.8 JMD 8,414
42.74%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$178 JMD 27.8K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$216 JMD 33.9K
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$560 JMD 87.5K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
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$430 JMD 67.3K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Golden Grove
May Pen
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.15
0
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Last update for Golden Grove: March 2, 2026

Last update for May Pen: March 2, 2026

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