Overview
We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in Montserrat. Then, using data from several seasons in the country, we show that these variables are positively associated, price indices and real living standards may be statistically linked on several grounds. The total cost of living in Montserrat for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 1000, no rent price included.
Restaurants
Unquestionably, everyone who visited Montserrat will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked. You can get a decent mean for USD 12.00.
Utilities
Though utilities are not too expensive, you should count in all the malfunctions you will experience during the month which will then make you think of your bills as expensive, given the service you’re receiving. Utilities here will cots just about USD 30!!
Transportation
It can be said that transportation is mostly affordable here, especially if you are using public transport and leaving taxis. A monthly pass for public transportation is around USD 25, which is relatively okay but can be expensive for poor people. However, a daily ticket is around USD 0.50 which is reasonable.
Rent per month
A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about USD 400. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only USD 300 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.
| Food | Price in $ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 eggs dozen, large |
12.50 USD | |||
 1 beer pint in local shops, markets |
7 USD | |||
 1 kg of tomatoes |
8.50 USD | |||
 Full chicken 2kg |
38.75 USD | |||
 1litre 100% fruit juice |
8.50 USD | |||
 1 package of cigarettes imported brands |
25 USD | |||
 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
7.50 USD | |||
 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
48.95 USD | |||
| 2.5 liters of Coca-Cola |
0.95 USD | |||
 1 Bread loaf standard |
9.50 USD | |||
 Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml |
12 USD | |||
 1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna |
18.50 USD | |||
| Heinz baked beans 1 tin |
8 USD | |||
 1.5 kg Sugar |
10 USD | |||
| 2 liter cooking oil |
20 USD | |||
 Yum-yum noodles per pack |
2.00 USD | |||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
5.50 USD | |||
 1 liter milk |
8.50 USD | |||
 Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away |
25 USD | |||
| Housing | ||||
 Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat |
165 USD | |||
 Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) |
145 USD | |||
 Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) |
58.50 USD | |||
 House Cleaning fee per day |
105 USD | |||
 Large Gas heater price range upwards. |
200 USD | |||
 Original branded Electric Fans |
200 USD | |||
 Original branded Electric kettle. |
120 USD | |||
 40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set |
2000 USD | |||
 Single bed Blankets |
120 USD | |||
| Personal Care | ||||
 Avon for women and men cologne |
100 USD | |||
 Ladies hair plaiting. |
60 USD | |||
 Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) |
18 USD | |||
 Men's haircut |
40 USD | |||
 Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses |
24.50 USD | |||
 Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages |
65 USD | |||
 1 month of gym subscription. |
105 USD | |||
 Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) |
90 USD | |||
| Unisex Loris perfume |
30 USD | |||
 Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. |
100 USD | |||
| Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards |
1000 USD | |||
 Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards |
3000 USD | |||
| Entertainment | ||||
 Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks |
120 USD | |||
 Go carting 30mins |
120 USD | |||
 Movie House 3d cinema |
30 USD | |||
 Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) |
15 USD | |||
 Photo shoot |
120 USD | |||
 Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee |
12.50 USD | |||
 3 course dinner local restaurant two people |
96.50 USD | |||
 3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people |
150 USD | |||
 Play station 4 console without games. |
2000 USD | |||
 Spalding Basketball |
200 USD | |||
 Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls |
500 USD | |||
| Transportation | ||||
 Taxi fare on average 5-10km |
45 USD | |||
 Public transport per trip one way maximum fare |
30 USD | |||
 1 liter petrol/diesel |
6.50 USD | |||
| 1 day rent a car cost |
140 USD | |||
 Driver’s license |
2300 USD | |||
| Clothes | ||||
 1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) |
150 USD | |||
 1 pair of men’s formal shoes |
215 USD | |||
 1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) |
280 USD | |||
 1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) |
135.79 USD | |||
 Ladies formal shoes original and durable |
120 USD | |||
 Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) |
150 USD | |||
