Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 65% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 49% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,321 (816 Lek) | 861 Lek | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,020 (630 Lek) | 452 Lek | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$457 (282 Lek) | 414 Lek | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$519 (321 Lek) | 138 Lek | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | J$861 (532 Lek) | 228 Lek | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$439 (271 Lek) | 191 Lek | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$879 (543 Lek) | 353 Lek | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$751 (464 Lek) | 139 Lek | + 233% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$576 (356 Lek) | 90 Lek | + 296% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$342 (211 Lek) | 103 Lek | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,542 (1,571 Lek) | 1,052 Lek | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$276 (171 Lek) | 179 Lek | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$308 (190 Lek) | 71 Lek | + 167% | |
Housing | + 163% | |||
Housing in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 163% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$122,846 (75,884 Lek) | 25,888 Lek | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,359 (67,553 Lek) | 20,876 Lek | + 224% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$23,275 (14,377 Lek) | 4,556 Lek | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$95,548 (59,021 Lek) | 17,500 Lek | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$58,484 (36,126 Lek) | 15,000 Lek | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$15,605 (9,639 Lek) | 3,174 Lek | + 204% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,999 (4,323 Lek) | 2,357 Lek | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$48,703 (30,085 Lek) | 41,222 Lek | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,133 (9,348 Lek) | 11,526 Lek | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,932 (1,194 Lek) | 1,665 Lek | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$3,930 (2,428 Lek) | 233 Lek | + 940% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 13% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,312 (5,135 Lek) | 3,817 Lek | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$6,894 (4,259 Lek) | 3,841 Lek | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,942 (6,759 Lek) | 7,684 Lek | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$9,987 (6,169 Lek) | 4,658 Lek | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 73% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,392,140 (2,095,374 Lek) | 1,666,670 Lek | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$186 (115 Lek) | 143 Lek | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,408 (3,958 Lek) | 1,247 Lek | + 217% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$2,127 (1,314 Lek) | 754 Lek | + 74% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 42% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$982 (607 Lek) | 592 Lek | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,996 (1,233 Lek) | 800 Lek | + 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,859 (2,384 Lek) | 1,969 Lek | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$808 (499 Lek) | 500 Lek | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$726 (449 Lek) | 336 Lek | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,029 (636 Lek) | 423 Lek | + 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$558 (345 Lek) | 183 Lek | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$259 (160 Lek) | 200 Lek | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,839 (1,136 Lek) | 278 Lek | + 309% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica) is 32% more expensive than in Vlorë (Albania) | ||||
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Kingston, Jamaica | Vlorë | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,212 (4,455 Lek) | 2,315 Lek | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$2,683 (1,657 Lek) | 500 Lek | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,481 (2,150 Lek) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$12,529 (7,739 Lek) | 4,136 Lek | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,171 (723 Lek) | 338 Lek | + 114% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$956 (591 Lek) | 149 Lek | + 296% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$445 (275 Lek) | 284 Lek | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$66,215 (40,902 Lek) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (6 Lek) | 14 Lek | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,207 (5,070 Lek) | 4,626 Lek | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$910 (562 Lek) | 272 Lek | + 107% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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