Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 7% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 24% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,009 (7,918 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 296% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,450 (5,716 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$790 (3,114 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$506 (1,992 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | J$417 (1,643 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$298 (1,176 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$865 (3,410 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$984 (3,877 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$855 (3,369 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$362 (1,428 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,154 (8,490 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$229 (901 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$264 (1,042 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$156,292 (616,037 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$91,242 (359,639 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,366 (174,872 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$121,821 (480,167 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$67,518 (266,126 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$27,965 (110,225 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,541 (17,897 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | J$61,635 (242,940 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,502 (37,451 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$600 (2,365 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$1,000 (3,942 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$3,249 (12,807 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$2,748 (10,830 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$9,760 (38,472 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,249 (16,749 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 24% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (5,124,054 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$259 (1,021 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,502 (17,743 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (1,971 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$4,000 (15,766 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,507 (17,763 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$1,500 (5,912 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$313 (1,232 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$800 (3,153 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$1,200 (4,730 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$600 (2,365 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$3,000 (11,825 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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New Kingston | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,507 (13,821 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$2,140 (8,435 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,854 (46,724 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$558 (2,201 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$366 (1,441 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$250 (985 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$28,000 (110,364 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$35 (138 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$30,000 (118,247 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$500 (1,971 Franc) | - | - | |
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 June 30, 2023.
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