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Kingston, Jamaica
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Jamaica
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Relocation
About Kingston, Jamaica
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$734
J$114,631.13
Family of 4 / mo
$1,853
J$289,567.19
Avg salary (after tax)
$705
J$110,232.64
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. Kingston is the largest English-speaking city south of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.
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Fashion
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $12,384
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $4,099
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $6,339
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $14,652
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.05
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $110,233
Food - Beverages
- CappuccinoUSD $608.9
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $417.96
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $557.98
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $199.43
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $144.27
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $1,116
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $9,768
- Fast Food ComboUSD $1,396
Food - Grocery
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $1,209
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $1,209
- Apples (1 kg)USD $966.18
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $466.76
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $760.81
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $452.75
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $438.75
- Onions (1 kg)USD $443.42
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $379.77
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $214.28
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $2,720
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1,814
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $177.37
- Dozen EggsUSD $564.35
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $2,315
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1,162
- Milk (1 litre)USD $744.44
Housing
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $228,682
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $141,278
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $33,116
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $16,075
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $137,209
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $65,407
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $9,089
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $51,105
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $2,860
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $1,988
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $329,070
Transportation
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $2,024
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $6,986,979
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $140.03
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $557.98
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $6,280
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1,010
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $8,372,110
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $8,565
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $23,546