Summary of The Cost of Living in Portland, Jamaica
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Portland is $1,729.60 including rent, or $1,079.60 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Portland is $2,434.58 including rent, or $1,784.58 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Portland is $3,411.38 including rent, or $2,566.38 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Portland ranges from $20,755.20 for a single person to $29,214.96 for a couple, and $40,936.56 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $12,955.20 for a single person to $21,414.96 for a couple, and $30,796.56 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Portland, baseline monthly expenses range from $882.30 for a single person to $1,241.69 for a couple, and $1,747.34 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $532.30 for a single person to $891.69 for a couple, and $1,292.34 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Portland, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,216.85 for a single person to $4,593.11 for a couple, and $6,377.53 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,216.85 for a single person to $3,593.11 for a couple, and $5,077.53 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Portland is $900.00, which is 16.6% less than the average monthly cost of living and 69.1% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
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| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
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