Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 33% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 28% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,178 (COL$30,811) | COL$33,288 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,041 (COL$27,239) | COL$27,798 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$457 (COL$11,961) | COL$11,165 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$519 (COL$13,591) | COL$5,867 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$626 (COL$16,384) | COL$13,406 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$439 (COL$11,478) | COL$4,497 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$879 (COL$22,992) | COL$12,850 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$751 (COL$19,644) | COL$11,933 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$576 (COL$15,060) | COL$3,499 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$342 (COL$8,953) | COL$4,131 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,542 (COL$66,524) | COL$90,638 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$276 (COL$7,227) | COL$7,618 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$308 (COL$8,068) | COL$5,859 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 56% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$130,082 (COL$3,403,632) | COL$2,841,990 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$90,183 (COL$2,359,661) | COL$1,847,500 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$24,122 (COL$631,159) | COL$431,885 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$111,377 (COL$2,914,211) | COL$1,696,660 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$58,484 (COL$1,530,250) | COL$1,320,390 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$14,314 (COL$374,540) | COL$238,687 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,999 (COL$183,132) | COL$63,878 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$48,821 (COL$1,277,418) | COL$1,369,630 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,133 (COL$395,967) | COL$442,980 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,932 (COL$50,563) | COL$24,558 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$558 (COL$14,598) | COL$11,780 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 9% cheaper than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,312 (COL$217,498) | COL$226,294 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$6,514 (COL$170,448) | COL$161,688 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,993 (COL$287,630) | COL$506,420 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$9,987 (COL$261,300) | COL$315,307 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 17% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,392,140 (COL$88,756,304) | COL$81,107,700 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$186 (COL$4,861) | COL$4,144 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,408 (COL$167,662) | COL$151,381 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$2,078 (COL$54,368) | COL$18,231 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 48% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$982 (COL$25,695) | COL$20,524 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,996 (COL$52,221) | COL$13,082 | + 299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,859 (COL$100,965) | COL$119,791 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$808 (COL$21,150) | COL$19,871 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$726 (COL$18,999) | COL$13,593 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,029 (COL$26,926) | COL$16,974 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$558 (COL$14,598) | COL$8,283 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$259 (COL$6,765) | COL$8,463 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,839 (COL$48,108) | COL$32,964 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 58% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Kingston, Jamaica | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,212 (COL$188,711) | COL$65,418 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,754 (COL$72,067) | COL$39,504 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,481 (COL$91,071) | COL$90,980 | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$12,529 (COL$327,830) | COL$162,656 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,171 (COL$30,631) | COL$40,084 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$956 (COL$25,016) | COL$13,910 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$445 (COL$11,647) | COL$7,362 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$66,215 (COL$1,732,526) | COL$2,176,210 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (COL$262) | COL$321 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,207 (COL$214,744) | COL$131,941 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$963 (COL$25,192) | COL$9,292 | + 171% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 382 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
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