- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Switzerland
- Kingston
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 58% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$630 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 25 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$626 (CHF 4.58) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$369 (CHF 2.70) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$282 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 1.75 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$395 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 5.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$226 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 4.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$631 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$466 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 4.04 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$213 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 5.20 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$221 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.76 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,804 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$227 (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 2.85 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$102,821 (CHF 752) | CHF 3,513 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$69,175 (CHF 506) | CHF 2,538 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$14,986 (CHF 110) | CHF 161 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,870 (CHF 606) | CHF 1,888 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$45,036 (CHF 329) | CHF 1,357 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$10,772 (CHF 79) | CHF 81 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,480 (CHF 33) | CHF 47 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$65,151 (CHF 477) | CHF 522 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$23,845 (CHF 174) | CHF 185 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,525 (CHF 11) | CHF 23 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$367 (CHF 2.69) | CHF 31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,041 (CHF 30) | CHF 131 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,518 (CHF 26) | CHF 56 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,540 (CHF 41) | CHF 134 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,024 (CHF 37) | CHF 151 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is 37% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,074,380 (CHF 29,804) | CHF 28,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$142 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.69 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,034 (CHF 44) | CHF 81 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,635 (CHF 12) | CHF 37 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$702 (CHF 5.13) | CHF 21 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,020 (CHF 15) | CHF 29 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,892 (CHF 21) | CHF 138 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,038 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$446 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 5.79 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$714 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 5.67 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$261 (CHF 1.91) | CHF 2.83 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$242 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 3.86 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$961 (CHF 7) | CHF 49 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,524 (CHF 33) | CHF 73 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,167 (CHF 16) | CHF 37 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,748 (CHF 27) | CHF 174 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,438 (CHF 62) | CHF 100 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$870 (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$513 (CHF 3.76) | CHF 4.84 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$290 (CHF 2.12) | CHF 6 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$78,964 (CHF 578) | CHF 526 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$7 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.43 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,702 (CHF 64) | CHF 108 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$756 (CHF 5.53) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2018.
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