- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- New Kingston
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Kingston, Jamaica compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 79% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$984 (₨496) | ₨295 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$925 (₨466) | ₨341 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$500 (₨252) | ₨113 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$400 (₨202) | ₨44 | + 362% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$250 (₨126) | ₨118 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$120 (₨60) | ₨24 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$900 (₨454) | ₨329 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$700 (₨353) | ₨103 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨21 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$150 (₨76) | ₨93 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨951 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨57 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (₨139) | ₨32 | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 87% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$77,992 (₨39,304) | ₨26,100 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$77,500 (₨39,056) | ₨16,882 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,000 (₨22,174) | ₨3,586 | + 518% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,500 (₨41,576) | ₨14,399 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$47,500 (₨23,937) | ₨11,333 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$33,500 (₨16,882) | ₨2,000 | + 744% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,015 (₨2,023) | ₨1,198 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$80,000 (₨40,316) | ₨36,364 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,000 (₨4,536) | ₨10,899 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨291 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$356 (₨180) | ₨944 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 7% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$3,500 (₨1,764) | ₨1,829 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,500 (₨1,764) | ₨1,948 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,500 (₨3,276) | ₨2,900 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,500 (₨2,268) | ₨2,742 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 20% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (₨655,131) | ₨1,077,630 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$320 (₨161) | ₨54 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,000 (₨2,016) | ₨2,053 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 7% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (₨252) | ₨500 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 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 | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 5% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$1,250 (₨630) | ₨826 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,733 (₨874) | ₨390 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$2,200 (₨1,109) | ₨597 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$5,000 (₨2,520) | ₨3,993 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$500 (₨252) | ₨100 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$350 (₨176) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$300 (₨151) | ₨100 | + 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | J$25,000 (₨12,599) | ₨12,500 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (₨5.04) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 39% more expensive than in Allahabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨115,047
(J$228,293)
in New Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨83,000
in Allahabad.
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