Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (J$3,243) | J$834 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (J$1,788) | J$825 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (J$1,025) | J$703 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (J$193) | J$387 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (J$789) | J$420 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (J$656) | J$249 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (J$1,016) | J$800 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (J$761) | J$1,161 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 (J$408) | J$321 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (J$419) | J$264 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (J$2,605) | J$4,053 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (J$369) | J$239 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (J$602) | J$187 | + 221% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,535 (J$549,028) | J$120,012 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,120 (J$484,619) | J$102,978 | + 371% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (J$23,203) | J$16,297 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,695 (J$418,555) | J$88,388 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,795 (J$278,766) | J$57,152 | + 388% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $91 (J$14,182) | J$12,403 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (J$9,919) | J$5,277 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (J$50,076) | J$39,389 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $172 (J$26,760) | J$17,484 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (J$1,945) | J$2,019 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (J$4,035) | J$460 | + 778% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (J$7,634) | J$4,393 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (J$6,538) | J$5,104 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (J$16,012) | J$7,503 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (J$16,882) | J$9,278 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,402 (J$4,100,992) | J$3,788,280 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (J$214) | J$151 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $108 (J$16,756) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (J$2,382) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (J$1,343) | J$708 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (J$5,815) | J$2,103 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (J$16,866) | J$3,217 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (J$1,339) | J$843 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (J$728) | J$854 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (J$1,034) | J$926 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (J$619) | J$301 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (J$378) | J$342 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (J$4,567) | J$1,443 | + 216% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Montego Bay (Jamaica) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| San Jose, California | Montego Bay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (J$8,571) | J$3,870 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (J$4,784) | J$2,180 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $246 (J$38,141) | J$4,000 | + 854% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (J$15,196) | J$7,207 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (J$2,272) | J$851 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (J$936) | J$238 | + 294% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (J$1,112) | J$359 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $496 (J$77,078) | J$20,000 | + 285% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (J$29) | J$36 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (J$8,389) | J$7,749 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (J$1,428) | J$913 | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 101% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 170 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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