Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (J$2,759) | J$689 | + 301% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.89 (J$1,092) | J$810 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.25 (J$603) | J$452 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.01 (J$186) | J$363 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.79 (J$517) | J$405 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.37 (J$440) | J$249 | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.29 (J$609) | J$751 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (J$371) | J$1,161 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.17 (J$218) | J$321 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.84 (J$340) | J$273 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (J$1,557) | J$4,053 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.76 (J$326) | J$210 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (J$186) | J$145 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 146% | |||
Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,723 (J$319,254) | J$113,633 | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,342 (J$248,745) | J$46,684 | + 433% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £184 (J$34,097) | J$16,297 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,135 (J$210,364) | J$68,546 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £875 (J$162,098) | J$40,000 | + 305% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £202 (J$37,385) | J$12,403 | + 201% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (J$4,815) | J$5,277 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | £336 (J$62,237) | J$39,389 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (J$15,113) | J$17,484 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (J$1,329) | J$1,018 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (J$2,281) | J$460 | + 396% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 40% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (J$12,959) | J$4,270 | + 204% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (J$5,120) | J$5,115 | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (J$12,561) | J$7,503 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (J$13,240) | J$9,278 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 21% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,776 (J$4,220,319) | J$3,788,280 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.63 (J$302) | J$140 | + 116% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £83 (J$15,323) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (J$2,733) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.81 (J$520) | J$708 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (J$1,662) | J$2,103 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (J$11,270) | J$3,217 | + 250% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.01 (J$557) | J$843 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (J$314) | J$854 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.77 (J$884) | J$926 | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.45 (J$455) | J$301 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (J$362) | J$342 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (J$2,538) | J$1,443 | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Bristol | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (J$6,265) | J$3,870 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £15 (J$2,779) | J$2,180 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £83 (J$15,417) | J$4,000 | + 285% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (J$11,231) | J$7,207 | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (J$1,640) | J$851 | + 93% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.39 (J$629) | J$238 | + 165% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.69 (J$869) | J$359 | + 142% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £565 (J$104,730) | J$20,000 | + 424% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (J$17) | J$16 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (J$5,712) | J$7,749 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (J$2,368) | J$913 | + 159% | |
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TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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