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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

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.09 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.34 USD in Switzerland and 6.02 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Switzerland.

4.34 USD
6.02 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.94 USD in Switzerland and 3.07 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.2% lower in Switzerland.

2.94 USD
3.07 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 51.75 USD in Switzerland and 7.64 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Jamaica.

51.75 USD
7.64 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.04 USD in Switzerland and 11.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Jamaica.

15.04 USD
11.91 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 33.96 USD in Switzerland and 6.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Jamaica.

33.96 USD
6.95 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.28 USD in Switzerland and 8.77 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Jamaica.

11.28 USD
8.77 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.69 USD in Switzerland and 2.83 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Switzerland.

2.69 USD
2.83 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.54 USD for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 3.52 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Jamaica.

7.54 USD
3.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.36 USD in Switzerland and 3.13 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Jamaica.

3.36 USD
3.13 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.97 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 USD in Switzerland and 3.05 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in Switzerland.

2.56 USD
3.05 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.52 USD in Switzerland and 3.61 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Switzerland.

3.52 USD
3.61 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.11 USD in Switzerland and 12.4 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Jamaica.

30.11 USD
12.40 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.24 USD in Switzerland and 4 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 44% lower in Switzerland.

2.24 USD
4.00 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.38 USD in Switzerland and 1.97 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Jamaica.

2.38 USD
1.97 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.12 USD in Switzerland and 4.22 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Switzerland.

3.12 USD
4.22 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.91 USD in Switzerland and 2.06 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Jamaica.

2.91 USD
2.06 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 4.01 USD in Switzerland and 1.6 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Jamaica.

4.01 USD
1.60 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

20.11 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.31 USD in Switzerland and 2.98 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Jamaica.

5.31 USD
2.98 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 USD in Switzerland and 1.47 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Jamaica.

1.64 USD
1.47 USD

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.64 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.89 USD in Switzerland and 4.34 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37% lower in Jamaica.

6.89 USD
4.34 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 6.04 USD in Switzerland and 1.34 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Jamaica.

6.04 USD
1.34 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 10.02 USD in Switzerland and 2.51 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75% lower in Jamaica.

10.02 USD
2.51 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.77 USD in Switzerland and 3.13 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Jamaica.

8.77 USD
3.13 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 21.3 USD in Switzerland and 8.77 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Jamaica.

21.30 USD
8.77 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 150.37 USD in Switzerland and 62.66 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Jamaica.

150.37 USD
62.66 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 31.33 USD in Switzerland and 7.52 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76% lower in Jamaica.

31.33 USD
7.52 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.31 USD in Switzerland and 0.73 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Jamaica.

5.31 USD
0.73 USD

Fuel

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.79 times more for fuel in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 2.27 USD in Switzerland and 1.23 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Jamaica.

2.27 USD
1.23 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.16 USD in Switzerland and 1.25 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Jamaica.

2.16 USD
1.25 USD

LPG 1L

1.30 USD
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Transportation

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.49 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 109.02 USD in Switzerland and 49.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55% lower in Jamaica.

109.02 USD
49.04 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.89 USD in Switzerland and 0.94 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Jamaica.

4.89 USD
0.94 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 86.46 USD in Switzerland and 6.27 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Jamaica.

86.46 USD
6.27 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.26 USD in Switzerland and 3.13 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4% lower in Jamaica.

3.26 USD
3.13 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 7.52 USD in Switzerland and 1.1 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Jamaica.

7.52 USD
1.10 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 25.06 USD in Switzerland and 13.16 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Jamaica.

25.06 USD
13.16 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.69 USD in Switzerland and 68.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Jamaica.

89.69 USD
68.93 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 50.51 USD in Switzerland and 15.67 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 69% lower in Jamaica.

50.51 USD
15.67 USD

Flats for rent

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.08 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 2801 USD in Switzerland and 892.28 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Jamaica.

2 801 USD
892.28 USD

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 2304 USD in Switzerland and 454.29 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Jamaica.

2 304 USD
454.29 USD

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 5127 USD in Switzerland and 2020 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Jamaica.

5 127 USD
2 020 USD

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 3814 USD in Switzerland and 1198 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Jamaica.

3 814 USD
1 198 USD

Flats for sale

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 8.64 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 24435 USD in Switzerland and 2810 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Jamaica.

24 435 USD
2 810 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 18730 USD in Switzerland and 2184 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Jamaica.

18 730 USD
2 184 USD

Salary

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 10.8 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 7952 USD in Switzerland and 736.26 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 90.7% lower in Jamaica.

7 952 USD
736.26 USD

Hotels

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

One star

139 USD
44.1 USD

Two stars

166 USD
91.4 USD

Three stars

242 USD
174 USD

Four stars

343 USD
436 USD

Five stars

625 USD
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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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