Cost of living
Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Jamaica
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Overview comparison
Bosnia and HerzegovinaJamaica
Consumer prices in Jamaica are roughly 33% higher than in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cost of living
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| Total with rent one person | 851 | 997 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,551 | 2,867 |
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| Without rent one person | 456 | 704 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,163 | 1,990 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 275.5 | 537.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 422.91 | 1,051.71 |
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| Food person | 246 | 526 |
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| Food family | 661 | 1,050 |
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| Transport person | 32.91 | 103.62 |
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| Transport family | 95.06 | 225.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.04 years | 71.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.49 | 7.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.62 | 72.18 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.28 | 6.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 | 2.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.89 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.95 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 261.95 | 661.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 220.92 | 335.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 407.86 | 1,365.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 321.5 | 1,051.37 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.49 | 96.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 134.68 | 156.65 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 20.16 | 57.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.89 | 8.05 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.67 | 0.83 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.45% | 12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.69 | 28.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 3.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 3.31 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.18 | 3.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.88 | 11.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.58 | 8.86 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.61 | 6.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.78 | 2.63 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 | 0.82 |
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Other
| Item | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Jamaica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.52 | 66.69 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.94 | 9.53 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.44 | 20.21 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.52 | 8.35 |
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| Brand Jeans | 79.39 | 33.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.56 | 79.66 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.92 | 164.49 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,298 | 2,354 |
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