Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 154% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$904 (R$ 35) | R$ 27 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$835 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$508 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.99 | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$414 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.40 | + 370% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$543 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.20 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$585 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.48 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$841 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$749 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.03 | + 475% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$378 (R$ 15) | R$ 2.81 | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$267 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.92 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,633 (R$ 102) | R$ 36 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$263 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$368 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.36 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is 102% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$148,015 (R$ 5,718) | R$ 2,283 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$64,583 (R$ 2,495) | R$ 1,538 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,781 (R$ 726) | R$ 300 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$78,535 (R$ 3,034) | R$ 1,750 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,746 (R$ 1,729) | R$ 1,200 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,272 (R$ 397) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,176 (R$ 239) | R$ 70 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$53,456 (R$ 2,065) | R$ 1,266 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,633 (R$ 604) | R$ 500 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,605 (R$ 62) | R$ 27 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$495 (R$ 19) | R$ 20 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is 35% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,300 (R$ 321) | R$ 176 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,875 (R$ 188) | R$ 150 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (R$ 413) | R$ 351 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$7,687 (R$ 297) | R$ 250 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is 26% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,954,080 (R$ 152,755) | R$ 94,000 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.50 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,517 (R$ 213) | R$ 193 | + 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,518 (R$ 59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is 46% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$935 (R$ 36) | R$ 27 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,593 (R$ 100) | R$ 50 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,903 (R$ 112) | R$ 236 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$1,041 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$352 (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,036 (R$ 40) | R$ 15 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$406 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$174 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.21 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,211 (R$ 47) | R$ 26 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is 36% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,042 (R$ 272) | R$ 82 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,588 (R$ 100) | R$ 48 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,795 (R$ 185) | R$ 300 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,181 (R$ 393) | R$ 124 | + 218% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$840 (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$886 (R$ 34) | R$ 7 | + 386% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$224 (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$81,026 (R$ 3,130) | R$ 3,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$9 (R$ 0.34) | R$ 2.30 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,807 (R$ 379) | R$ 110 | + 243% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$766 (R$ 30) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kingston (Jamaica) is 66% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,984 (J$310,195) in Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,200 in Araraquara.
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