Cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica vs Santiago, Chile
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kingston (Jamaica) is 30% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$904 (CH$4,285) | CH$9,065 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$835 (CH$3,958) | CH$4,805 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$508 (CH$2,407) | CH$1,865 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$414 (CH$1,960) | CH$834 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$543 (CH$2,575) | CH$2,236 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$585 (CH$2,774) | CH$1,171 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$841 (CH$3,986) | CH$3,757 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$749 (CH$3,550) | CH$1,247 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$378 (CH$1,792) | CH$747 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$267 (CH$1,265) | CH$832 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,633 (CH$12,475) | CH$4,502 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$263 (CH$1,245) | CH$1,541 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$368 (CH$1,745) | CH$421 | + 315% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$148,015 (CH$701,385) | CH$770,282 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$64,583 (CH$306,033) | CH$495,073 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,781 (CH$88,995) | CH$57,158 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$78,535 (CH$372,144) | CH$487,860 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,746 (CH$212,035) | CH$311,873 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,272 (CH$48,674) | CH$42,249 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,176 (CH$29,268) | CH$15,629 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$53,456 (CH$253,305) | CH$225,587 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,633 (CH$74,077) | CH$63,287 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,605 (CH$7,607) | CH$7,477 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$495 (CH$2,344) | CH$4,513 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Kingston (Jamaica) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,300 (CH$39,328) | CH$37,711 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,875 (CH$23,099) | CH$21,105 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (CH$50,641) | CH$45,907 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$7,687 (CH$36,426) | CH$57,432 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kingston (Jamaica) is 14% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,954,080 (CH$18,736,831) | CH$13,946,200 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (CH$730) | CH$793 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,517 (CH$26,145) | CH$40,666 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | J$1,518 (CH$7,192) | CH$5,566 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kingston (Jamaica) is 6% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$935 (CH$4,432) | CH$2,786 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,593 (CH$12,285) | CH$6,795 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,903 (CH$13,754) | CH$32,795 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$1,041 (CH$4,931) | CH$4,472 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$352 (CH$1,668) | CH$2,934 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,036 (CH$4,908) | CH$2,938 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$406 (CH$1,924) | CH$1,700 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$174 (CH$823) | CH$1,677 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,211 (CH$5,741) | CH$11,931 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Kingston (Jamaica) is 5% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,042 (CH$33,367) | CH$21,492 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,588 (CH$12,262) | CH$8,791 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,795 (CH$22,720) | CH$31,837 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,181 (CH$48,242) | CH$28,448 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$840 (CH$3,979) | CH$5,999 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$886 (CH$4,199) | CH$2,836 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$224 (CH$1,063) | CH$2,394 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$81,026 (CH$383,948) | CH$420,479 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$9 (CH$42) | CH$124 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,807 (CH$46,470) | CH$45,773 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$766 (CH$3,628) | CH$4,142 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,843 prices entered by 387 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least CH$2,545,188 (J$537,117) in Kingston to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$2,480,000 in Santiago.
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