Cost of living
Jamaica compared to Palma Soriano
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Overview comparison
JamaicaPalma Soriano
Consumer prices in Jamaica are roughly 2% higher than in Palma Soriano.
Cost of living
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,109 | 1,069 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,428 | 1,740 |
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| Without rent one person | 467 | 479 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,590 | 1,152 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 568.9 | 701.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 932.08 | 820.68 |
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| Food person | 395 | 309 |
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| Food family | 1,287 | 987 |
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| Transport person | 23.73 | 24.11 |
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| Transport family | 91.74 | 61.04 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.75 years | 67.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| Lunch Menu | 12.57 | 4.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.29 | 25.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.98 | 5.9 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.01 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.04 | 2.63 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.9 | 1.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 327.23 | 931.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 515.37 | 709.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 968.82 | 895.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 667.49 | 547.99 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.85 | 35.61 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.24 | 50.11 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.17 | 60.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.95 | 7.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 362 | 278 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 303 | 370 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 31.4% | 29.95% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.75 | 4.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 | 2.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.52 | 1.53 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.48 | 1.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.1 | 6.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.85 | 6.39 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.72 | 11.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.85 | 1.07 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Jamaica | Palma Soriano |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 31.3 | 48.37 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.6 | 0.96 |
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| Doctors visit | 69.86 | 72.08 |
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| Haircut, simple | 19.86 | 16.81 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.29 | 59.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.57 | 69.75 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 95.5 | 107.44 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,066 | 10,185 |
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