- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Switzerland
- Kingston
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$808 (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$676 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 14 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$477 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$258 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 1.80 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$388 (CHF 2.88) | CHF 5.18 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$329 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 4.04 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$627 (CHF 4.66) | CHF 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$374 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 4.04 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$265 (CHF 1.97) | CHF 5.20 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$213 (CHF 1.59) | CHF 1.76 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,793 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$207 (CHF 1.54) | CHF 2.70 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$226 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.85 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$87,248 (CHF 648) | CHF 3,513 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$51,555 (CHF 383) | CHF 2,538 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$20,260 (CHF 151) | CHF 161 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$62,658 (CHF 466) | CHF 1,888 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$36,926 (CHF 274) | CHF 1,357 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$10,663 (CHF 79) | CHF 81 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$3,684 (CHF 27) | CHF 47 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$86,161 (CHF 640) | CHF 825 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$22,413 (CHF 167) | CHF 164 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,327 (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$336 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 32 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,615 (CHF 34) | CHF 131 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,577 (CHF 34) | CHF 56 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,346 (CHF 47) | CHF 134 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$7,179 (CHF 53) | CHF 151 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,069,820 (CHF 30,237) | CHF 28,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$133 (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.69 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,439 (CHF 48) | CHF 81 | - 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,859 (CHF 14) | CHF 38 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$598 (CHF 4.45) | CHF 21 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,845 (CHF 14) | CHF 30 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,902 (CHF 22) | CHF 143 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$848 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$474 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 6 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$682 (CHF 5.07) | CHF 7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$308 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.05 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$275 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 4.03 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,046 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,212 (CHF 31) | CHF 71 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,391 (CHF 18) | CHF 37 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,605 (CHF 27) | CHF 198 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,538 (CHF 63) | CHF 100 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$802 (CHF 5.96) | CHF 17 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$513 (CHF 3.81) | CHF 4.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$337 (CHF 2.50) | CHF 6 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | J$40,344 (CHF 300) | CHF 176 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$7 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.43 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,692 (CHF 65) | CHF 108 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$716 (CHF 5.32) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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