Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Montserrat Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Montserrat

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: United States is 68.4% more expensive than Montserrat without rent, and 287.1% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: United States is 58.8% more expensive than Montserrat without rent, and 73.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$18.21 EC$49.18
11.81%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$48.60 EC$131
52.96%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$7.27 EC$19.62
57.08%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$6.37 EC$17.19
-18.21%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$2.41 EC$6.50
8.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.38 EC$3.74
55.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$2.61 EC$7.06
123.75%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$4.40 EC$11.89
63.18%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$3.39 EC$9.14
-68.14%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$3.02 EC$8.14
18.87%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
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Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$7.31 EC$19.74
-40.08%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$6.05 EC$16.32
109.42%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$8.99 EC$24.27
37.93%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$24.35 EC$65.8
-32.69%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$3.19 EC$8.60
61.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
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Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
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Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$4.37 EC$11.79
14.65%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
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Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$2.26 EC$6.11
35.40%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$5.21 EC$14.07
-58.54%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$22.33 EC$60.3
-33.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$4.41 EC$11.91
-16.10%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
United States
Montserrat
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$1.80 EC$4.85
41.67%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$22.4K EC$60.5K
32.62%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$16.8K EC$45.4K
56.37%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$40.92 EC$110
42.47%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
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๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$54.8 EC$148
-16.19%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
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Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
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๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
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๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
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๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
United States
Montserrat
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,294 EC$3,495
121.34%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$1,273 EC$3,436
85.40%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
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๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
United States
Montserrat
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$1,314 EC$3,547
227.72%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Montserrat: April 13, 2026

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