Cost of living in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (J$2,313) | J$689 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (J$1,421) | J$810 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.93 (J$757) | J$452 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (J$164) | J$363 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (J$461) | J$405 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 (J$533) | J$249 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.96 (J$762) | J$751 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (J$477) | J$1,161 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.07 (J$164) | J$321 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (J$290) | J$273 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (J$2,223) | J$4,053 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (J$302) | J$210 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (J$318) | J$145 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,088 (J$320,789) | J$113,633 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,519 (J$233,298) | J$46,684 | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (J$32,117) | J$16,297 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,559 (J$239,539) | J$68,546 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,206 (J$185,313) | J$40,000 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (J$22,682) | J$12,403 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (J$8,729) | J$5,277 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $419 (J$64,336) | J$39,389 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (J$15,321) | J$17,484 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (J$2,370) | J$1,018 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (J$2,396) | J$460 | + 421% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (J$6,825) | J$4,270 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $36 (J$5,600) | J$5,115 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (J$11,921) | J$7,503 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (J$15,701) | J$9,278 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,165 (J$3,404,757) | J$3,788,280 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (J$129) | J$140 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (J$13,034) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $56 (J$8,579) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (J$1,528) | J$708 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (J$3,152) | J$2,103 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (J$19,056) | J$3,217 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (J$1,515) | J$843 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (J$530) | J$854 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.59 (J$859) | J$926 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.14 (J$790) | J$301 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (J$277) | J$342 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (J$3,518) | J$1,443 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Newark, New Jersey (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Newark, New Jersey | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (J$8,388) | J$3,870 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (J$4,008) | J$2,180 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (J$23,733) | J$4,000 | + 493% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (J$11,153) | J$7,207 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (J$1,621) | J$851 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.12 (J$633) | J$238 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.31 (J$816) | J$359 | + 127% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (J$66,125) | J$20,000 | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (J$15) | J$16 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (J$5,759) | J$7,749 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (J$1,431) | J$913 | + 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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