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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 1.69 times less for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.32 USD in Colombia and 6.12 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Colombia.

3.32 USD
6.12 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.21 USD in Colombia and 3.12 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Colombia.

1.21 USD
3.12 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.17 USD in Colombia and 7.77 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Jamaica.

8.17 USD
7.77 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.78 USD in Colombia and 12.1 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Colombia.

10.78 USD
12.10 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.83 USD in Colombia and 7.06 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Colombia.

5.83 USD
7.06 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.06 USD in Colombia and 8.92 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Colombia.

3.06 USD
8.92 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.25 USD in Colombia and 2.88 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Colombia.

1.25 USD
2.88 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.23 USD for 12 eggs in Colombia and 3.58 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Colombia.

2.23 USD
3.58 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.1 USD in Colombia and 3.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Colombia.

2.10 USD
3.19 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

18.93 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 USD in Colombia and 3.1 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Colombia.

0.87 USD
3.10 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.6 USD in Colombia and 3.67 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Colombia.

1.60 USD
3.67 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.42 USD in Colombia and 12.6 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 57% lower in Colombia.

5.42 USD
12.60 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.32 USD in Colombia and 4.07 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Colombia.

1.32 USD
4.07 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.34 USD in Colombia and 2 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33% lower in Colombia.

1.34 USD
2.00 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.49 USD in Colombia and 4.29 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Colombia.

1.49 USD
4.29 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.34 USD in Colombia and 2.1 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Colombia.

1.34 USD
2.10 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.28 USD in Colombia and 1.62 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21% lower in Colombia.

1.28 USD
1.62 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.92 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.43 USD in Colombia and 3.03 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Colombia.

1.43 USD
3.03 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.92 USD in Colombia and 1.49 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in Colombia.

0.92 USD
1.49 USD

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.6 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.04 USD in Colombia and 4.41 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Colombia.

2.04 USD
4.41 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.1 USD in Colombia and 1.36 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Colombia.

1.10 USD
1.36 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.28 USD in Colombia and 2.55 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Colombia.

1.28 USD
2.55 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.42 USD in Colombia and 3.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Colombia.

2.42 USD
3.19 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.62 USD in Colombia and 8.92 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Colombia.

8.62 USD
8.92 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 36.37 USD in Colombia and 63.71 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 42.9% lower in Colombia.

36.37 USD
63.71 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.39 USD in Colombia and 7.64 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Colombia.

5.39 USD
7.64 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 USD in Colombia and 0.75 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0% lower in Jamaica.

0.75 USD
0.75 USD

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.43 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.69 USD in Colombia and 1.23 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Colombia.

0.69 USD
1.23 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.04 USD in Colombia and 1.25 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Colombia.

1.04 USD
1.25 USD

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45.93 USD in Colombia and 49.86 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Colombia.

45.93 USD
49.86 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.85 USD in Colombia and 0.96 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Colombia.

0.85 USD
0.96 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.73 USD in Colombia and 6.37 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Jamaica.

6.73 USD
6.37 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in Colombia and 3.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Colombia.

1.86 USD
3.19 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.62 USD in Colombia and 1.11 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Jamaica.

1.62 USD
1.11 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 5.39 USD in Colombia and 13.38 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Colombia.

5.39 USD
13.38 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 26.87 USD in Colombia and 70.08 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Colombia.

26.87 USD
70.08 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.46 USD in Colombia and 15.93 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in Colombia.

12.46 USD
15.93 USD

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.91 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 485.61 USD in Colombia and 907.19 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Colombia.

485.61 USD
907.19 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 355.87 USD in Colombia and 461.88 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23% lower in Colombia.

355.87 USD
461.88 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 904.81 USD in Colombia and 2054 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Colombia.

904.81 USD
2 054 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 689.31 USD in Colombia and 1218 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Colombia.

689.31 USD
1 218 USD

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.48 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 1998 USD in Colombia and 2857 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Colombia.

1 998 USD
2 857 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 1425 USD in Colombia and 2220 USD in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Colombia.

1 425 USD
2 220 USD

Salary

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.77 times lower than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 422.24 USD in Colombia and 748.56 USD in Jamaica. The average salary is 43.6% lower in Colombia.

422.24 USD
748.56 USD

Hotels

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

One star

29.6 USD
44.1 USD

Two stars

61.5 USD
91.4 USD

Three stars

101 USD
174 USD

Four stars

173 USD
436 USD

Five stars

553 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) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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