Cost of living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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Food | + 51% | |||
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Food in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (J$2,771) | J$689 | + 302% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (J$1,433) | J$810 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (J$886) | J$452 | + 96% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.19 (J$367) | J$363 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | C$5.43 (J$626) | J$405 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (J$443) | J$249 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (J$1,334) | J$751 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.67 (J$423) | J$1,161 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.65 (J$190) | J$321 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (J$464) | J$273 | + 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (J$2,126) | J$4,053 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (J$263) | J$210 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.76 (J$318) | J$145 | + 120% | |
Housing | + 78% | |||
Housing in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,681 (J$193,802) | J$113,633 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,126 (J$129,771) | J$46,684 | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$223 (J$25,737) | J$16,297 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,180 (J$136,063) | J$68,546 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$859 (J$99,069) | J$40,000 | + 148% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | J$12,403 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$81 (J$9,284) | J$5,277 | + 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$330 (J$38,076) | J$39,389 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$153 (J$17,598) | J$17,484 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (J$1,074) | J$1,018 | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (J$2,029) | J$460 | + 341% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (J$8,253) | J$4,270 | + 93% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$60 (J$6,951) | J$5,115 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$118 (J$13,632) | J$7,503 | + 82% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (J$14,286) | J$9,278 | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 11% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,694 (J$2,616,498) | J$3,788,280 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.24 (J$142) | J$140 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$63 (J$7,320) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$26 (J$2,961) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$9 (J$1,095) | J$708 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (J$2,478) | J$2,103 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$75 (J$8,639) | J$3,217 | + 169% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (J$800) | J$843 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.87 (J$677) | J$854 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.31 (J$612) | J$926 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.42 (J$509) | J$301 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.86 (J$330) | J$342 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (J$2,238) | J$1,443 | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$47 (J$5,378) | J$3,870 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (J$3,085) | J$2,180 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$131 (J$15,145) | J$4,000 | + 279% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (J$10,506) | J$7,207 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (J$915) | J$851 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.59 (J$530) | J$238 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (J$712) | J$359 | + 98% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$757 (J$87,284) | J$20,000 | + 336% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | J$16 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$66 (J$7,589) | J$7,749 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (J$1,755) | J$913 | + 92% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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