- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- New Kingston
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Kingston, Jamaica compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 90% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$984 (₨500) | ₨261 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$925 (₨470) | ₨296 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$500 (₨254) | ₨113 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$400 (₨203) | ₨44 | + 361% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$250 (₨127) | ₨118 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$120 (₨61) | ₨27 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$900 (₨458) | ₨271 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$700 (₨356) | ₨102 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$150 (₨76) | ₨92 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨885 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨60 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (₨140) | ₨28 | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 89% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$77,992 (₨39,658) | ₨24,870 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$77,500 (₨39,408) | ₨16,882 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,000 (₨22,373) | ₨3,586 | + 524% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,500 (₨41,950) | ₨14,399 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$47,500 (₨24,153) | ₨11,333 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$33,500 (₨17,034) | ₨2,000 | + 752% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,015 (₨2,042) | ₨1,415 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$80,000 (₨40,679) | ₨32,610 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,000 (₨4,576) | ₨10,757 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$356 (₨181) | ₨888 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 4% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$3,500 (₨1,780) | ₨1,805 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,500 (₨1,780) | ₨1,948 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,500 (₨3,305) | ₨2,695 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,500 (₨2,288) | ₨2,495 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 76% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (₨661,035) | ₨1,077,630 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$320 (₨163) | ₨54 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,000 (₨2,034) | ₨685 | + 197% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨121 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 6% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (₨254) | ₨500 | - 49% | |
| 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 | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 3% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$1,250 (₨636) | ₨826 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,733 (₨881) | ₨381 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$2,200 (₨1,119) | ₨682 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$5,000 (₨2,542) | ₨3,993 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$500 (₨254) | ₨100 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$350 (₨178) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$300 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (₨5.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 54% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨122,841
(J$241,581)
in New Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨80,000
in Allahabad.
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