- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
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- Kingston
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica compared to Zurich, Switzerland
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$630 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 25 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$631 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$365 (CHF 2.89) | CHF 12 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$265 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 1.74 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$419 (CHF 3.32) | CHF 5.18 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$227 (CHF 1.80) | CHF 4.04 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$628 (CHF 4.97) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$466 (CHF 3.69) | CHF 4.04 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$213 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 5.20 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$221 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.76 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,804 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$227 (CHF 1.79) | CHF 2.40 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 2.85 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$111,865 (CHF 885) | CHF 3,513 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$57,499 (CHF 455) | CHF 2,538 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$14,717 (CHF 116) | CHF 161 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$82,870 (CHF 656) | CHF 1,888 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$45,036 (CHF 356) | CHF 1,357 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$10,772 (CHF 85) | CHF 81 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,480 (CHF 35) | CHF 47 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$65,151 (CHF 516) | CHF 752 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$23,845 (CHF 189) | CHF 169 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,525 (CHF 12) | CHF 21 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$367 (CHF 2.91) | CHF 32 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$3,730 (CHF 30) | CHF 131 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,518 (CHF 28) | CHF 56 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,540 (CHF 44) | CHF 134 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,024 (CHF 40) | CHF 151 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,976,920 (CHF 31,480) | CHF 28,000 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$142 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.69 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,924 (CHF 47) | CHF 81 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,618 (CHF 13) | CHF 37 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is 63% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$702 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 21 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,020 (CHF 16) | CHF 29 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,892 (CHF 23) | CHF 140 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,038 (CHF 8) | CHF 9 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$446 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 5.84 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$714 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 5.61 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$261 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.83 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$242 (CHF 1.92) | CHF 4.05 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$961 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is 46% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,524 (CHF 36) | CHF 71 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,167 (CHF 17) | CHF 37 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,748 (CHF 30) | CHF 189 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,438 (CHF 67) | CHF 100 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$870 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$513 (CHF 4.06) | CHF 4.84 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$290 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 6 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$76,722 (CHF 607) | CHF 526 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$7 (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.43 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,702 (CHF 69) | CHF 108 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$756 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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