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