- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- New Kingston
- Anaco
- Comparison
Cost of living in New Kingston, Jamaica compared to Anaco, Venezuela

Currency:
Food | + 405% | |||
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Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 405% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$984 (Bs 472,604) | Bs 60 | ||
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$925 (Bs 444,416) | Bs 54 | ||
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$500 (Bs 240,225) | Bs 20 | ||
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$400 (Bs 192,180) | Bs 15 | ||
12 eggs, large | J$250 (Bs 120,113) | Bs 25 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$120 (Bs 57,654) | Bs 20 | ||
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$900 (Bs 432,405) | Bs 35 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$700 (Bs 336,315) | Bs 40 | ||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Bs 20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$150 (Bs 72,068) | Bs 9 | ||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Bs 150 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Bs 21 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (Bs 132,124) | - | - | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 102% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$77,992 (Bs 37,471,023) | Bs 3,500 | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$77,500 (Bs 37,234,882) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,000 (Bs 21,139,804) | Bs 120 | ||
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,500 (Bs 39,637,133) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$47,500 (Bs 22,821,379) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$33,500 (Bs 16,095,078) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,015 (Bs 1,929,007) | Bs 400 | ||
40” flat screen TV | J$80,000 (Bs 38,436,007) | Bs 4,500 | ||
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,000 (Bs 4,324,051) | Bs 250 | ||
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Bs 30 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$356 (Bs 171,160) | Bs 15 | ||
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$3,500 (Bs 1,681,575) | Bs 700 | ||
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,500 (Bs 1,681,575) | Bs 500 | ||
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,500 (Bs 3,122,926) | Bs 800 | ||
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,500 (Bs 2,162,025) | Bs 1,000 | ||
Transportation | + 137% | |||
Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 137% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (Bs 624,585,121) | Bs 250,000 | ||
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$320 (Bs 153,744) | Bs 3.90 | ||
Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,000 (Bs 1,921,800) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 7% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (Bs 240,225) | Bs 30 | ||
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Bs 35 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Bs 30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Bs 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Bs 35 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Bs 35 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Bs 80 | - | |
Entertainment | + 105% | |||
Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 105% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$1,250 (Bs 600,563) | Bs 300 | ||
2 tickets to the movies | J$1,733 (Bs 832,779) | Bs 60 | ||
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$2,200 (Bs 1,056,990) | Bs 200 | ||
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$5,000 (Bs 2,402,250) | Bs 500 | ||
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$500 (Bs 240,225) | Bs 30 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$350 (Bs 168,158) | Bs 20 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$300 (Bs 144,135) | Bs 20 | ||
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (Bs 4,805) | Bs 2.00 | ||
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Bs 80 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Bs 30 | - | |
TOTAL | + 138% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 138% more expensive than in Anaco (Venezuela)
For example, you would need at least Bs 28,548
(J$59)
in New Kingston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Bs 12,000
in Anaco.
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