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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.63 EUR (3.1 USD) in Colombia and 5.11 EUR (6.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Colombia.

2.63 EUR
5.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Colombia and 2.61 EUR (3.07 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Colombia.

0.96 EUR
2.61 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.47 EUR (7.62 USD) in Colombia and 6.49 EUR (7.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Colombia.

6.47 EUR
6.49 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.53 EUR (10.05 USD) in Colombia and 10.11 EUR (11.91 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Colombia.

8.53 EUR
10.11 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.62 EUR (5.44 USD) in Colombia and 5.9 EUR (6.95 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Colombia.

4.62 EUR
5.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.42 EUR (2.85 USD) in Colombia and 7.45 EUR (8.77 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Colombia.

2.42 EUR
7.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 2.41 EUR (2.83 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
2.41 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 2.99 EUR (3.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.8% lower in Colombia.

1.77 EUR
2.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.66 EUR (1.96 USD) in Colombia and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.6% lower in Colombia.

1.66 EUR
2.66 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.07 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 2.59 EUR (3.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Colombia.

0.69 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in Colombia and 3.07 EUR (3.61 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Colombia.

1.27 EUR
3.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (5.06 USD) in Colombia and 10.53 EUR (12.4 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in Colombia.

4.29 EUR
10.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Colombia and 3.4 EUR (4 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Colombia.

1.05 EUR
3.40 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 1.67 EUR (1.97 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
1.67 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.18 EUR (1.39 USD) in Colombia and 3.58 EUR (4.22 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67% lower in Colombia.

1.18 EUR
3.58 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Colombia and 1.75 EUR (2.06 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Colombia.

1.06 EUR
1.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 1.35 EUR (1.6 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.35 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

14.36 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.33 USD) in Colombia and 2.53 EUR (2.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Colombia.

1.13 EUR
2.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.86 USD) in Colombia and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Colombia.

0.73 EUR
1.25 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.68 times less for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in Colombia and 3.69 EUR (4.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Colombia.

1.61 EUR
3.69 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in Colombia.

0.87 EUR
1.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.01 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 2.13 EUR (2.51 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
2.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 EUR (2.26 USD) in Colombia and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Colombia.

1.92 EUR
2.66 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.82 EUR (8.04 USD) in Colombia and 7.45 EUR (8.77 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Colombia.

6.82 EUR
7.45 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.79 EUR (33.91 USD) in Colombia and 53.21 EUR (62.67 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Colombia.

28.79 EUR
53.21 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.27 EUR (5.02 USD) in Colombia and 6.38 EUR (7.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Colombia.

4.27 EUR
6.38 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.7 USD) in Colombia and 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.44 times less for fuel in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Colombia.

0.59 EUR
1.05 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.88 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17% lower in Colombia.

0.88 EUR
1.06 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times less for transportation in Colombia than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.36 EUR (42.83 USD) in Colombia and 41.64 EUR (49.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Colombia.

36.36 EUR
41.64 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Colombia and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Colombia.

0.67 EUR
0.80 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.33 EUR (6.28 USD) in Colombia and 5.32 EUR (6.27 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Jamaica.

5.33 EUR
5.32 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.73 USD) in Colombia and 2.66 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Colombia.

1.47 EUR
2.66 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.51 USD) in Colombia and 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Jamaica.

1.28 EUR
0.93 EUR

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 4.27 EUR (5.02 USD) in Colombia and 11.17 EUR (13.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Colombia.

4.27 EUR
11.17 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.28 EUR (25.06 USD) in Colombia and 58.53 EUR (68.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Colombia.

21.28 EUR
58.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.86 EUR (11.62 USD) in Colombia and 13.3 EUR (15.67 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Colombia.

9.86 EUR
13.30 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.01 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 384.43 EUR (452.81 USD) in Colombia and 757.67 EUR (892.44 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Colombia.

384.43 EUR
757.67 EUR

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 281.73 EUR (331.84 USD) in Colombia and 385.75 EUR (454.37 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27% lower in Colombia.

281.73 EUR
385.75 EUR

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 716.29 EUR (843.69 USD) in Colombia and 1716 EUR (2020.77 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Colombia.

716.29 EUR
1 716 EUR

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 545.69 EUR (642.75 USD) in Colombia and 1018 EUR (1198.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Colombia.

545.69 EUR
1 018 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.56 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 1582 EUR (1863.21 USD) in Colombia and 2386 EUR (2810.78 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Colombia.

1 582 EUR
2 386 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1128 EUR (1329.08 USD) in Colombia and 1854 EUR (2184.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Colombia.

1 128 EUR
1 854 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 1.87 times lower than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 334.26 EUR (393.72 USD) in Colombia and 625.19 EUR (736.39 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 46.5% lower in Colombia.

334.26 EUR
625.19 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.1 EUR
37.4 EUR

Two stars

52.2 EUR
77.6 EUR

Three stars

85.6 EUR
148 EUR

Four stars

147 EUR
370 EUR

Five stars

469 EUR
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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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