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Cost of Living & Prices:
Switzerland vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.52 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.75 PLN (4.43 USD) in Switzerland and 15.49 PLN (4.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Jamaica.

16.75 PLN
15.49 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.13 PLN (3.2 USD) in Switzerland and 9.98 PLN (2.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Jamaica.

12.13 PLN
9.98 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 230.67 PLN (60.94 USD) in Switzerland and 22.05 PLN (5.83 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Jamaica.

230.67 PLN
22.05 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.5 PLN (15.72 USD) in Switzerland and 44.09 PLN (11.65 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Jamaica.

59.50 PLN
44.09 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.69 PLN (31.88 USD) in Switzerland and 21.16 PLN (5.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Jamaica.

120.69 PLN
21.16 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.19 PLN (10.88 USD) in Switzerland and 33.37 PLN (8.81 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19% lower in Jamaica.

41.19 PLN
33.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.38 PLN (2.48 USD) in Switzerland and 7.89 PLN (2.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Jamaica.

9.38 PLN
7.89 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.46 PLN (7.25 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.95 PLN (2.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Jamaica.

27.46 PLN
10.95 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.45 PLN (3.29 USD) in Switzerland and 9.53 PLN (2.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Jamaica.

12.45 PLN
9.53 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

64.24 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.25 PLN (2.71 USD) in Switzerland and 7.07 PLN (1.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31% lower in Jamaica.

10.25 PLN
7.07 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.73 PLN (3.63 USD) in Switzerland and 10.31 PLN (2.72 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Jamaica.

13.73 PLN
10.31 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 118.08 PLN (31.19 USD) in Switzerland and 49.24 PLN (13.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Jamaica.

118.08 PLN
49.24 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.69 PLN (2.03 USD) in Switzerland and 11.88 PLN (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Switzerland.

7.69 PLN
11.88 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.34 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 8.14 PLN (2.15 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Jamaica.

10.34 PLN
8.14 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.82 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 14.94 PLN (3.95 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Switzerland.

13.82 PLN
14.94 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.08 PLN (2.93 USD) in Switzerland and 7.57 PLN (2 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Jamaica.

11.08 PLN
7.57 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.15 PLN (4 USD) in Switzerland and 3.37 PLN (0.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Jamaica.

15.15 PLN
3.37 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

76.12 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.73 PLN (5.21 USD) in Switzerland and 8.86 PLN (2.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Jamaica.

19.73 PLN
8.86 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.09 PLN (1.61 USD) in Switzerland and 3.96 PLN (1.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35% lower in Jamaica.

6.09 PLN
3.96 PLN

Restaurant

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.26 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.35 PLN (6.43 USD) in Switzerland and 13.12 PLN (3.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Jamaica.

24.35 PLN
13.12 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.37 PLN (5.38 USD) in Switzerland and 3.86 PLN (1.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Jamaica.

20.37 PLN
3.86 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.61 PLN (9.67 USD) in Switzerland and 7.15 PLN (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Jamaica.

36.61 PLN
7.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 32.04 PLN (8.46 USD) in Switzerland and 11.92 PLN (3.15 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Jamaica.

32.04 PLN
11.92 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.65 PLN (18.14 USD) in Switzerland and 23.83 PLN (6.3 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Jamaica.

68.65 PLN
23.83 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 549.21 PLN (145.09 USD) in Switzerland and 178.74 PLN (47.22 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Jamaica.

549.21 PLN
178.74 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.42 PLN (30.23 USD) in Switzerland and 23.83 PLN (6.3 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Jamaica.

114.42 PLN
23.83 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.95 PLN (5.01 USD) in Switzerland and 2.64 PLN (0.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Jamaica.

18.95 PLN
2.64 PLN

Fuel

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.63 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 8.02 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.66 PLN (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Jamaica.

8.02 PLN
4.66 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.75 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 5.02 PLN (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Jamaica.

7.75 PLN
5.02 PLN

LPG 1L

4.96 PLN
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Transportation

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.03 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 416.49 PLN (110.03 USD) in Switzerland and 119.16 PLN (31.48 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Jamaica.

416.49 PLN
119.16 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.14 PLN (5.32 USD) in Switzerland and 3.57 PLN (0.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Jamaica.

20.14 PLN
3.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 366.14 PLN (96.73 USD) in Switzerland and 30.98 PLN (8.18 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Jamaica.

366.14 PLN
30.98 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.88 PLN (6.05 USD) in Switzerland and 9.53 PLN (2.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Jamaica.

22.88 PLN
9.53 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.89 PLN (8.16 USD) in Switzerland and 7.15 PLN (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Jamaica.

30.89 PLN
7.15 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 91.54 PLN (24.18 USD) in Switzerland and 35.75 PLN (9.44 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Jamaica.

91.54 PLN
35.75 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 399.46 PLN (105.53 USD) in Switzerland and 196.44 PLN (51.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Jamaica.

399.46 PLN
196.44 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 183.07 PLN (48.36 USD) in Switzerland and 48.86 PLN (12.91 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Jamaica.

183.07 PLN
48.86 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.15 times more for renting an apartment in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 9552 PLN (2523.5 USD) in Switzerland and 2382 PLN (629.29 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Jamaica.

9 552 PLN
2 382 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 7311 PLN (1931.54 USD) in Switzerland and 1224 PLN (323.39 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Jamaica.

7 311 PLN
1 224 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 17736 PLN (4685.57 USD) in Switzerland and 5035 PLN (1330.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Jamaica.

17 736 PLN
5 035 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 12654 PLN (3343 USD) in Switzerland and 2741 PLN (724.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Jamaica.

12 654 PLN
2 741 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.28 times more for buying an apartment in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 87951 PLN (23235.02 USD) in Switzerland and 6667 PLN (1761.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Jamaica.

87 951 PLN
6 667 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 51671 PLN (13650.61 USD) in Switzerland and 6910 PLN (1825.48 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Jamaica.

51 671 PLN
6 910 PLN

Salary

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.35 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 29095 PLN (7686.3 USD) in Switzerland and 2179 PLN (575.64 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 92.5% lower in Jamaica.

29 095 PLN
2 179 PLN

Hotels

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

527 PLN
167 PLN

Two stars

630 PLN
346 PLN

Three stars

915 PLN
660 PLN

Four stars

1 299 PLN
1 652 PLN

Five stars

2 366 PLN
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Switzerland: 15 cities, 303 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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