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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia 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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Colombia vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.83 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 USD in Colombia and 4.18 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in Colombia.

2.22 USD
4.18 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.91 USD in Colombia and 2.69 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Colombia.

0.91 USD
2.69 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.97 USD in Colombia and 5.94 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in Jamaica.

6.97 USD
5.94 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.7 USD in Colombia and 11.88 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Colombia.

9.70 USD
11.88 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.3 USD in Colombia and 5.7 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Colombia.

4.30 USD
5.70 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.94 USD in Colombia and 8.99 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Colombia.

1.94 USD
8.99 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.88 USD in Colombia and 2.13 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Colombia.

0.88 USD
2.13 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.89 USD for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Colombia.

1.89 USD
2.95 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.62 USD in Colombia and 2.57 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37% lower in Colombia.

1.62 USD
2.57 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

18.93 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.65 USD in Colombia and 1.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66% lower in Colombia.

0.65 USD
1.91 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.23 USD in Colombia and 2.78 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Colombia.

1.23 USD
2.78 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.09 USD in Colombia and 13.27 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Colombia.

5.09 USD
13.27 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.06 USD in Colombia and 3.2 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Colombia.

1.06 USD
3.20 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.85 USD in Colombia and 2.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Colombia.

0.85 USD
2.19 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.12 USD in Colombia and 4.03 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Colombia.

1.12 USD
4.03 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.93 USD in Colombia and 2.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Colombia.

0.93 USD
2.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.05 USD in Colombia and 0.91 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Jamaica.

1.05 USD
0.91 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.92 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 USD in Colombia and 2.39 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Colombia.

1.13 USD
2.39 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 USD in Colombia and 1.07 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in Colombia.

0.67 USD
1.07 USD

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.91 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.34 USD in Colombia and 3.54 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Colombia.

1.34 USD
3.54 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.71 USD in Colombia and 1.04 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Colombia.

0.71 USD
1.04 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.21 USD in Colombia and 1.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Colombia.

1.21 USD
1.93 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.3 USD in Colombia and 3.21 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Colombia.

2.30 USD
3.21 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.82 USD in Colombia and 6.42 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Colombia.

5.82 USD
6.42 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 21.82 USD in Colombia and 48.18 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Colombia.

21.82 USD
48.18 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.64 USD in Colombia and 6.42 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Colombia.

3.64 USD
6.42 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 USD in Colombia and 0.71 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Colombia.

0.57 USD
0.71 USD

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.64 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.62 USD in Colombia and 1.38 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Colombia.

0.62 USD
1.38 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.03 USD in Colombia and 1.32 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22% lower in Colombia.

1.03 USD
1.32 USD

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.06 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 33.74 USD in Colombia and 32.12 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Jamaica.

33.74 USD
32.12 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 USD in Colombia and 0.96 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Colombia.

0.67 USD
0.96 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6 USD in Colombia and 8.35 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Colombia.

6.00 USD
8.35 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 USD in Colombia and 2.57 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Colombia.

1.64 USD
2.57 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.21 USD in Colombia and 1.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Colombia.

1.21 USD
1.93 USD

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.88 USD in Colombia and 9.64 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Colombia.

3.88 USD
9.64 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.3 USD in Colombia and 52.95 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Colombia.

20.30 USD
52.95 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.32 USD in Colombia and 13.17 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in Colombia.

9.32 USD
13.17 USD

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.58 times less for renting an apartment in Colombia 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 376.84 USD in Colombia and 642.09 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Colombia.

376.84 USD
642.09 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 286.34 USD in Colombia and 329.97 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Colombia.

286.34 USD
329.97 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 742.88 USD in Colombia and 1357 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Colombia.

742.88 USD
1 357 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 537.05 USD in Colombia and 738.78 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Colombia.

537.05 USD
738.78 USD

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.22 times less for buying an apartment in Colombia 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 1684 USD in Colombia and 1797 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Colombia.

1 684 USD
1 797 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 1315 USD in Colombia and 1863 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Colombia.

1 315 USD
1 863 USD

Salary

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.66 times lower than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 353.4 USD in Colombia and 587.35 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 39.8% lower in Colombia.

353.40 USD
587.35 USD

Hotels

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

One star

27.4 USD
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Two stars

48.5 USD
107 USD

Three stars

77 USD
155 USD

Four stars

128 USD
307 USD

Five stars

303 USD
633 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jul 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jul 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1228 hotels • Jamaica: 9 cities, 104 hotels

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