Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Colombia
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (COL$34,887) | COL$35,926 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (COL$33,484) | COL$26,648 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (COL$21,562) | COL$10,705 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (COL$14,834) | COL$4,545 | + 226% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (COL$30,134) | COL$9,776 | + 208% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (COL$11,292) | COL$4,171 | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (COL$27,562) | COL$12,479 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (COL$28,594) | COL$9,405 | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (COL$19,273) | COL$3,552 | + 443% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (COL$9,722) | COL$4,084 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (COL$61,247) | COL$47,778 | + 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (COL$9,189) | COL$6,561 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (COL$6,458) | COL$3,694 | + 75% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 79% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (COL$5,051,964) | COL$3,431,470 | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (COL$3,698,993) | COL$1,816,540 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (COL$823,874) | COL$334,934 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (COL$3,400,977) | COL$1,939,220 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (COL$2,181,676) | COL$1,047,990 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (COL$570,972) | COL$234,976 | + 143% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (COL$158,007) | COL$74,151 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (COL$939,035) | COL$1,386,040 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (COL$384,249) | COL$444,453 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (COL$78,196) | COL$21,857 | + 258% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (COL$15,721) | COL$14,400 | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 40% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (COL$263,722) | COL$205,158 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (COL$242,090) | COL$139,363 | + 74% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (COL$303,417) | COL$358,761 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (COL$277,569) | COL$301,004 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (COL$72,531,788) | COL$73,975,400 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (COL$6,013) | COL$4,009 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (COL$185,061) | COL$147,580 | + 25% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (COL$28,060) | COL$21,178 | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (COL$26,513) | COL$27,786 | - 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (COL$88,327) | COL$120,452 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (COL$19,094) | COL$24,902 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (COL$12,961) | COL$14,232 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (COL$25,153) | COL$19,846 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (COL$16,332) | COL$8,145 | + 101% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (COL$11,762) | COL$6,086 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (COL$53,402) | COL$32,498 | + 64% | |
Entertainment | + 179% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 179% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Jamaica | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (COL$202,473) | COL$51,543 | + 293% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (COL$76,844) | COL$30,038 | + 156% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$134,433 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (COL$286,813) | COL$125,396 | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (COL$35,148) | COL$33,247 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (COL$27,736) | COL$10,735 | + 158% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (COL$15,092) | COL$5,952 | + 154% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (COL$619,314) | COL$2,545,900 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (COL$2,892) | COL$203 | + 1326% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (COL$276,686) | COL$112,857 | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (COL$22,965) | COL$9,009 | + 155% | |
TOTAL | + 72% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,408 prices entered by 803 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 72% more expensive than in Colombia
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