- Cost of Living
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- New Kingston
- Allahabad
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Cost of living in New Kingston, Jamaica compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 103% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$984 (₨529) | ₨261 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$925 (₨497) | ₨296 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$500 (₨269) | ₨113 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$400 (₨215) | ₨44 | + 387% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$250 (₨134) | ₨118 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$120 (₨65) | ₨27 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$900 (₨484) | ₨271 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$700 (₨376) | ₨102 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$150 (₨81) | ₨92 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨60 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (₨148) | ₨28 | + 434% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 103% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$77,992 (₨41,930) | ₨21,558 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$77,500 (₨41,666) | ₨16,882 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,000 (₨23,655) | ₨3,586 | + 560% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,500 (₨44,354) | ₨13,943 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$47,500 (₨25,537) | ₨11,333 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$33,500 (₨18,010) | ₨2,000 | + 801% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,015 (₨2,159) | ₨1,415 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$80,000 (₨43,010) | ₨32,610 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,000 (₨4,839) | ₨10,757 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$356 (₨192) | ₨888 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 1% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$3,500 (₨1,882) | ₨1,805 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,500 (₨1,882) | ₨1,948 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,500 (₨3,495) | ₨2,695 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,500 (₨2,419) | ₨2,495 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 5% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (₨698,910) | ₨989,189 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$320 (₨172) | ₨54 | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,000 (₨2,150) | ₨3,050 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 5% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (₨269) | ₨500 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨438 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨164 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨100 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨47 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨134 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 2% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$1,250 (₨672) | ₨826 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,733 (₨932) | ₨381 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$2,200 (₨1,183) | ₨682 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$5,000 (₨2,688) | ₨3,993 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$500 (₨269) | ₨100 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$350 (₨188) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$300 (₨161) | ₨100 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (₨5.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 36 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 38% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨94,163
(J$175,147)
in New Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨68,000
in Allahabad.
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