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 $ | |||
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12.50 USD | ||||
7 USD | ||||
8.50 USD | ||||
38.75 USD | ||||
8.50 USD | ||||
25 USD | ||||
7.50 USD | ||||
48.95 USD | ||||
0.95 USD | ||||
9.50 USD | ||||
12 USD | ||||
18.50 USD | ||||
8 USD | ||||
10 USD | ||||
20 USD | ||||
2.00 USD | ||||
5.50 USD | ||||
8.50 USD | ||||
25 USD | ||||
Housing | ||||
165 USD | ||||
145 USD | ||||
58.50 USD | ||||
105 USD | ||||
200 USD | ||||
200 USD | ||||
120 USD | ||||
2000 USD | ||||
120 USD | ||||
Personal Care | ||||
100 USD | ||||
60 USD | ||||
18 USD | ||||
40 USD | ||||
24.50 USD | ||||
65 USD | ||||
105 USD | ||||
90 USD | ||||
30 USD | ||||
100 USD | ||||
1000 USD | ||||
3000 USD | ||||
Entertainment | ||||
120 USD | ||||
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120 USD | |||
30 USD | ||||
15 USD | ||||
120 USD | ||||
12.50 USD | ||||
96.50 USD | ||||
150 USD | ||||
2000 USD | ||||
200 USD | ||||
500 USD | ||||
Transportation | ||||
45 USD | ||||
30 USD | ||||
6.50 USD | ||||
140 USD | ||||
2300 USD | ||||
Clothes | ||||
150 USD | ||||
215 USD | ||||
280 USD | ||||
135.79 USD | ||||
120 USD | ||||
150 USD |