Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 17% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,009 (7,828 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,450 (5,651 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$790 (3,078 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$506 (1,970 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | J$417 (1,625 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$298 (1,163 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$865 (3,370 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$984 (3,833 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$855 (3,331 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 433% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$362 (1,411 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 136% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,154 (8,393 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$229 (891 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$264 (1,030 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 265% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$156,292 (608,984 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$91,242 (355,521 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,366 (172,870 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$121,821 (474,669 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$67,518 (263,079 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$27,965 (108,963 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 129% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,541 (17,692 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$61,635 (240,159 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,502 (37,023 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$600 (2,338 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$1,000 (3,896 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 52% | |
Clothes | - 64% | |||
Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 64% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$3,249 (12,660 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$2,748 (10,706 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$9,760 (38,031 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,249 (16,557 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (5,065,384 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$259 (1,009 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,502 (17,540 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 58% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (1,948 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$4,000 (15,586 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 202% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,507 (17,559 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$1,500 (5,845 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$313 (1,218 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$800 (3,117 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$1,200 (4,676 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 519% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$600 (2,338 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$3,000 (11,689 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,507 (13,663 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$2,140 (8,339 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,854 (46,189 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$558 (2,176 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$366 (1,425 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$250 (974 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$28,000 (109,101 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$35 (137 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$30,000 (116,893 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | + 147% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$500 (1,948 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 125% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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