Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 50% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 43% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,178 ($7) | $23 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,041 ($7) | $12 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$457 ($2.90) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$519 ($3.30) | $1.24 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$626 ($3.98) | $5.12 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$439 ($2.79) | $4.50 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$879 ($5.58) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$751 ($4.77) | $4.06 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$576 ($3.66) | $2.62 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$342 ($2.17) | $9 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,542 ($16) | $18 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$276 ($1.75) | $2.85 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$308 ($1.96) | $3.77 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 67% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$130,082 ($826) | $4,259 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$90,183 ($573) | $2,438 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$24,122 ($153) | $183 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$111,377 ($707) | $2,414 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$58,484 ($371) | $1,389 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$14,314 ($91) | $127 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,999 ($44) | $56 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$48,821 ($310) | $240 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,133 ($96) | $129 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,932 ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$558 ($3.54) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 27% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,312 ($53) | $46 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$6,514 ($41) | $64 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,993 ($70) | $110 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$9,987 ($63) | $119 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 30% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,392,140 ($21,544) | $26,131 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$186 ($1.18) | $0.89 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,408 ($41) | $69 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$2,078 ($13) | $19 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 49% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$982 ($6) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,996 ($13) | $30 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,859 ($25) | $163 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$808 ($5.13) | $8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$726 ($4.61) | $4.70 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,029 ($7) | $5.08 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$558 ($3.54) | $4.97 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$259 ($1.64) | $2.10 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,839 ($12) | $26 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 47% cheaper than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (United States) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,212 ($46) | $59 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,754 ($17) | $26 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,481 ($22) | $211 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$12,529 ($80) | $108 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,171 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$956 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$445 ($2.83) | $5.98 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$66,215 ($421) | $544 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 ($0.06) | $0.52 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,207 ($52) | $59 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$963 ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 198 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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