Cost of living in New Kingston, Jamaica vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 127% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$635 (364 som) | 358 som | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$803 (460 som) | 153 som | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$401 (230 som) | 140 som | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$354 (203 som) | 50 som | + 307% | |
12 eggs, large | J$374 (214 som) | 104 som | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$213 (122 som) | 55 som | + 120% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$810 (464 som) | 173 som | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$595 (341 som) | 42 som | + 702% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$262 (150 som) | 35 som | + 326% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$381 (219 som) | 71 som | + 210% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,640 (940 som) | 549 som | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$198 (114 som) | 80 som | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$245 (140 som) | 38 som | + 270% | |
Housing | + 183% | |||
Housing in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 183% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$110,071 (63,062 som) | 18,586 som | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$77,500 (44,401 som) | 15,000 som | + 196% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$44,000 (25,209 som) | 2,882 som | + 775% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$100,154 (57,380 som) | 13,000 som | + 341% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$47,500 (27,214 som) | 11,000 som | + 147% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$26,046 (14,922 som) | 1,221 som | + 1123% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,011 (2,298 som) | 1,756 som | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$63,415 (36,332 som) | 25,076 som | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$9,000 (5,156 som) | 8,458 som | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 551 som | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$356 (204 som) | 200 som | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 9% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$3,500 (2,005 som) | 2,948 som | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,500 (2,005 som) | 2,000 som | + 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$6,500 (3,724 som) | 3,125 som | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$4,500 (2,578 som) | 4,000 som | - 36% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 145% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$1,300,000 (744,799 som) | 550,000 som | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$320 (183 som) | 41 som | + 343% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,000 (2,292 som) | 809 som | + 183% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in New Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$500 (286 som) | 175 som | + 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 225 som | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 225 som | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 217 som | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 67 som | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 117 som | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 183 som | - | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 16% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$1,250 (716 som) | 633 som | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$1,733 (993 som) | 475 som | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$2,200 (1,260 som) | 5,000 som | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,044 (4,036 som) | 2,225 som | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$577 (331 som) | 317 som | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$389 (223 som) | 100 som | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$300 (172 som) | 105 som | + 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (5.73 som) | 5.00 som | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,375 som | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 92 som | - | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Kingston (Jamaica) is 94% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 108,693 som (J$189,717) in New Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 56,000 som in Osh.
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