Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Chile
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 47% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (CH$8,493) | CH$15,717 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (CH$8,152) | CH$7,453 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (CH$5,249) | CH$2,650 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (CH$3,611) | CH$1,127 | + 220% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (CH$7,336) | CH$3,348 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (CH$2,749) | CH$1,640 | + 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (CH$6,710) | CH$5,788 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (CH$6,961) | CH$1,567 | + 344% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (CH$4,692) | CH$1,440 | + 226% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (CH$2,367) | CH$1,153 | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (CH$14,910) | CH$6,633 | + 125% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (CH$2,237) | CH$1,975 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (CH$1,572) | CH$663 | + 137% | |
Housing | + 48% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 48% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (CH$1,229,874) | CH$981,812 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (CH$900,500) | CH$602,366 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (CH$200,568) | CH$72,981 | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (CH$827,950) | CH$611,883 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (CH$531,118) | CH$394,524 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (CH$139,000) | CH$47,656 | + 192% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (CH$38,466) | CH$16,340 | + 135% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (CH$228,603) | CH$263,457 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (CH$93,543) | CH$79,938 | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (CH$19,036) | CH$10,152 | + 88% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (CH$3,827) | CH$8,231 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 60% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (CH$64,202) | CH$46,736 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (CH$58,935) | CH$28,206 | + 109% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (CH$73,865) | CH$67,143 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (CH$67,573) | CH$78,255 | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 11% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (CH$17,657,483) | CH$15,758,000 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (CH$1,464) | CH$1,270 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (CH$45,052) | CH$40,675 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (CH$6,831) | CH$3,350 | + 104% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (CH$6,455) | CH$8,878 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (CH$21,503) | CH$35,343 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (CH$4,648) | CH$4,932 | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (CH$3,155) | CH$3,683 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (CH$6,123) | CH$3,601 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (CH$3,976) | CH$1,813 | + 119% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (CH$2,863) | CH$2,385 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (CH$13,000) | CH$17,103 | - 24% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 84% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Jamaica | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (CH$49,291) | CH$28,004 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (CH$18,707) | CH$10,581 | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$25,646 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (CH$69,823) | CH$49,645 | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (CH$8,557) | CH$8,659 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (CH$6,752) | CH$4,257 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (CH$3,674) | CH$3,247 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (CH$150,769) | CH$596,309 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (CH$704) | CH$98 | + 617% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (CH$67,358) | CH$50,688 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (CH$5,591) | CH$4,810 | + 16% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,477 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 44% more expensive than in Chile
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