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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 2.55 times more for grocery shopping in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 16.7 PLN (4.46 USD) in Switzerland and 15.28 PLN (4.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Jamaica.

16.70 PLN
15.28 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 12.09 PLN (3.23 USD) in Switzerland and 9.84 PLN (2.63 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Jamaica.

12.09 PLN
9.84 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 229.9 PLN (61.37 USD) in Switzerland and 21.75 PLN (5.81 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Jamaica.

229.90 PLN
21.75 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 59.3 PLN (15.83 USD) in Switzerland and 43.48 PLN (11.61 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Jamaica.

59.30 PLN
43.48 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 120.29 PLN (32.11 USD) in Switzerland and 20.87 PLN (5.57 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Jamaica.

120.29 PLN
20.87 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 41.05 PLN (10.96 USD) in Switzerland and 32.91 PLN (8.78 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Jamaica.

41.05 PLN
32.91 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 9.35 PLN (2.5 USD) in Switzerland and 7.79 PLN (2.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Jamaica.

9.35 PLN
7.79 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 27.37 PLN (7.31 USD) for 12 eggs in Switzerland and 10.8 PLN (2.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Jamaica.

27.37 PLN
10.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.41 PLN (3.31 USD) in Switzerland and 9.4 PLN (2.51 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Jamaica.

12.41 PLN
9.40 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

63.57 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.22 PLN (2.73 USD) in Switzerland and 6.98 PLN (1.86 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Jamaica.

10.22 PLN
6.98 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 13.68 PLN (3.65 USD) in Switzerland and 10.17 PLN (2.71 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Jamaica.

13.68 PLN
10.17 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 117.69 PLN (31.42 USD) in Switzerland and 48.56 PLN (12.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Jamaica.

117.69 PLN
48.56 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 7.66 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 11.71 PLN (3.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Switzerland.

7.66 PLN
11.71 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 10.31 PLN (2.75 USD) in Switzerland and 8.03 PLN (2.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Jamaica.

10.31 PLN
8.03 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 13.78 PLN (3.68 USD) in Switzerland and 14.73 PLN (3.93 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Switzerland.

13.78 PLN
14.73 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 11.04 PLN (2.95 USD) in Switzerland and 7.47 PLN (1.99 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Jamaica.

11.04 PLN
7.47 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 15.1 PLN (4.03 USD) in Switzerland and 3.32 PLN (0.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78% lower in Jamaica.

15.10 PLN
3.32 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

75.34 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 19.66 PLN (5.25 USD) in Switzerland and 8.73 PLN (2.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Jamaica.

19.66 PLN
8.73 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.07 PLN (1.62 USD) in Switzerland and 3.91 PLN (1.04 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Jamaica.

6.07 PLN
3.91 PLN

Restaurant

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Switzerland vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.3 times more for meals in restaurants in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 24.27 PLN (6.48 USD) in Switzerland and 12.94 PLN (3.46 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Jamaica.

24.27 PLN
12.94 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 20.3 PLN (5.42 USD) in Switzerland and 3.81 PLN (1.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Jamaica.

20.30 PLN
3.81 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 36.49 PLN (9.74 USD) in Switzerland and 7.05 PLN (1.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Jamaica.

36.49 PLN
7.05 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 31.93 PLN (8.52 USD) in Switzerland and 11.75 PLN (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Jamaica.

31.93 PLN
11.75 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 68.42 PLN (18.26 USD) in Switzerland and 23.5 PLN (6.27 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Jamaica.

68.42 PLN
23.50 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 547.38 PLN (146.12 USD) in Switzerland and 176.28 PLN (47.06 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Jamaica.

547.38 PLN
176.28 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 114.04 PLN (30.44 USD) in Switzerland and 23.5 PLN (6.27 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Jamaica.

114.04 PLN
23.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 18.88 PLN (5.04 USD) in Switzerland and 2.61 PLN (0.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Jamaica.

18.88 PLN
2.61 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 7.94 PLN (2.12 USD) in Switzerland and 4.61 PLN (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Jamaica.

7.94 PLN
4.61 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.67 PLN (2.05 USD) in Switzerland and 4.96 PLN (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Jamaica.

7.67 PLN
4.96 PLN

LPG 1L

4.91 PLN
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Transportation

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.08 times more for transportation in Switzerland than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 415.1 PLN (110.81 USD) in Switzerland and 117.52 PLN (31.37 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Jamaica.

415.10 PLN
117.52 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 20.07 PLN (5.36 USD) in Switzerland and 3.53 PLN (0.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Jamaica.

20.07 PLN
3.53 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 364.92 PLN (97.41 USD) in Switzerland and 30.56 PLN (8.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Jamaica.

364.92 PLN
30.56 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 22.81 PLN (6.09 USD) in Switzerland and 9.4 PLN (2.51 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Jamaica.

22.81 PLN
9.40 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 30.79 PLN (8.22 USD) in Switzerland and 7.05 PLN (1.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Jamaica.

30.79 PLN
7.05 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 91.23 PLN (24.35 USD) in Switzerland and 35.26 PLN (9.41 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Jamaica.

91.23 PLN
35.26 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 398.13 PLN (106.28 USD) in Switzerland and 193.73 PLN (51.71 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Jamaica.

398.13 PLN
193.73 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 182.46 PLN (48.71 USD) in Switzerland and 48.18 PLN (12.86 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Jamaica.

182.46 PLN
48.18 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.2 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 9520 PLN (2541.34 USD) in Switzerland and 2349 PLN (627.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Jamaica.

9 520 PLN
2 349 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 7287 PLN (1945.19 USD) in Switzerland and 1207 PLN (322.26 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Jamaica.

7 287 PLN
1 207 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 17677 PLN (4718.7 USD) in Switzerland and 4965 PLN (1325.41 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Jamaica.

17 677 PLN
4 965 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 12612 PLN (3366.64 USD) in Switzerland and 2703 PLN (721.53 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Jamaica.

12 612 PLN
2 703 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.39 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 87657 PLN (23399.31 USD) in Switzerland and 6575 PLN (1755.04 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Jamaica.

87 657 PLN
6 575 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 51499 PLN (13747.13 USD) in Switzerland and 6815 PLN (1819.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Jamaica.

51 499 PLN
6 815 PLN

Salary

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

Switzerland vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Switzerland is 13.49 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 28998 PLN (7740.65 USD) in Switzerland and 2149 PLN (573.64 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 92.6% lower in Jamaica.

28 998 PLN
2 149 PLN

Hotels

PLNJMDEURCHFUSD

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

One star

522 PLN
165 PLN

Two stars

624 PLN
343 PLN

Three stars

906 PLN
654 PLN

Four stars

1 286 PLN
1 635 PLN

Five stars

2 341 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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