Cost of Living in Kingston
Summary of cost of living in Kingston, Jamaica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are £2,813.0 (J$596,018.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are £773.0 (J$163,780.6), excluding rent.
- Kingston is 14.7% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Kingston is, on average, 26.6% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | £10.15 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | £56.64 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | £6.14 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | £1.65 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.36 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | £3.98 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | £0.88 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | £0.54 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | £3.10 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | £2.55 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | £0.55 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | £2.65 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | £3.88 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | £2.14 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | £3.50 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | £2.06 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | £1.32 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | £2.50 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | £1.03 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | £1.10 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | £0.90 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | £2.30 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | £1.10 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | £8.50 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | £2.15 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | £2.99 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | £7.08 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | £0.59 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | £28.32 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | £0.90 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | £3.80 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | £4.72 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | £1.07 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | £33,037.91 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | £24,542.45 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | £126.02 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | £22.06 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | £39.57 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | £46.25 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | £13.37 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | £9.91 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | £270.80 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | £6,188.54 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | £17.70 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | £23.60 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | £58.21 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | £77.09 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £720.63 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £426.74 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | £1,585.94 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | £1,052.25 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | £200.59 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | £144.48 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | £554.56 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.45 | |
Prices in Kingston
This city had 149 entries in the past 12 months by 20 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
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