Money diary - single mum of 2 kids in Jamaica

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Thanks for sharing. Gas and electricity are high there but it looks like your mortgage was low-ish. Buying presents in bulk is a good idea, I need to remember to do that.

[niq]

Are the shows on Netflix limited, or is it basically anything you can get in the US?

[magpie]

Thank you, this was interesting.

How often do you pay the nanny the $90?

The market truck at your office sounds really convenient!

[sadlebred]

Thank you for sharing! I find the COL in other countries interesting. My ex-H was an engineer and did some work at power plants in Jamaica. He told me how much electricity costs; I think most of us in the US and maybe Canada have pretty low electricity costs compared to other parts of the world.

[tacom]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

The COL difference is fascinating - particularly the wages for your nanny and 2 week vet boarding/treatment! Were you born and raised in Jamaica or did you relocate?

[mrssandro]

I really loved that you shared. I love reading it from a different perspective.

[mrsd2006]

Thanks for sharing. That bill at my vet would have been more like $1200!!!

[imojoebunny]

I find it interesting that a mani/pedi cost only a little under half the cost of having a live in nanny. The vet bill is also crazy different than it would be here. I wish I could learn foreign language (Total failure at this). There are so many lovely places to live. I think of you here and there, and the grace you have shown, as you move forward. Hugs. Hope the dog is feeling better.

[hermione]

How often does the Market Truck visit? What is typically available? Are the prices much higher than visiting a store?

Basically I want this in my life.

[raangoli]

Apr 21, 2017 9:25:34 GMT -5 hermione said:

How often does the Market Truck visit? What is typically available? Are the prices much higher than visiting a store?

Basically I want this in my life.

Same!