Summary of The Cost of Living in Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Kingston is $1,910.00 including rent, or $1,160.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Kingston is $2,666.70 including rent, or $1,916.70 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Kingston is $3,720.70 including rent, or $2,745.70 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Kingston ranges from $22,920.00 for a single person to $32,000.40 for a couple, and $44,648.40 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $13,920.00 for a single person to $23,000.40 for a couple, and $32,948.40 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Kingston, baseline monthly expenses range from $1,039.00 for a single person to $1,440.90 for a couple, and $2,017.90 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $589.00 for a single person to $990.90 for a couple, and $1,432.90 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Kingston, estimated monthly expenses range from $3,618.00 for a single person to $5,129.50 for a couple, and $7,120.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $2,418.00 for a single person to $3,929.50 for a couple, and $5,560.00 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Kingston is $1,420.00, which is 22.4% more than the average monthly cost of living and 141.1% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
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| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
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Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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