Cost of living in Pisa (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Pisa (Italy) is 22% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (J$2,420) | J$689 | + 251% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (J$1,448) | J$810 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (J$790) | J$452 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (J$210) | J$363 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.13 (J$529) | J$405 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.06 (J$348) | J$249 | + 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (J$1,928) | J$751 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (J$330) | J$1,161 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.15 (J$195) | J$321 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (J$207) | J$273 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (J$1,194) | J$4,053 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (J$305) | J$210 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (J$169) | J$145 | + 17% | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Pisa (Italy) is 50% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,102 (J$186,105) | J$113,633 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €792 (J$133,689) | J$46,684 | + 186% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (J$20,379) | J$16,297 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €626 (J$105,727) | J$68,546 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €451 (J$76,229) | J$40,000 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €249 (J$41,987) | J$12,403 | + 239% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (J$3,770) | J$5,277 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 (J$73,339) | J$39,389 | + 86% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (J$14,412) | J$17,484 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.52 (J$763) | J$1,018 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (J$1,583) | J$460 | + 244% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Pisa (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (J$14,703) | J$4,270 | + 244% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (J$4,879) | J$5,115 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (J$14,511) | J$7,503 | + 93% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (J$20,188) | J$9,278 | + 118% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Pisa (Italy) is 8% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,156 (J$3,403,227) | J$3,788,280 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (J$261) | J$140 | + 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (J$4,441) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (J$1,969) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Pisa (Italy) is 31% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €13 (J$2,140) | J$708 | + 202% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (J$1,402) | J$2,103 | - 33% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €97 (J$16,376) | J$3,217 | + 409% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.43 (J$917) | J$843 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.19 (J$538) | J$854 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (J$608) | J$926 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.30 (J$389) | J$301 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (J$266) | J$342 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (J$2,460) | J$1,443 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Pisa (Italy) is 47% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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Pisa | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (J$5,032) | J$3,870 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (J$2,533) | J$2,180 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (J$11,932) | J$4,000 | + 198% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (J$9,532) | J$7,207 | + 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.98 (J$1,010) | J$851 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.25 (J$212) | J$238 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (J$714) | J$359 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (J$83,376) | J$20,000 | + 317% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (J$28) | J$16 | + 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (J$7,792) | J$7,749 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.03 (J$849) | J$913 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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