Mid-priced: cheaper than 40.6% of cities worldwide
Ranked #235 of 577 cities · More expensive than 59.3% of cities worldwide
Lower index = more affordable
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | JMD 152,456/mo โ $961 | JMD 90,327/mo โ $570 | 41% |
| 3-Bedroom | JMD 335,480/mo โ $2,115 | JMD 222,557/mo โ $1,403 | 34% |
Kingston has a cost of living index of 43.6 (New York = 100, rent included), from a single data source.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Kingston is mid-priced by global standards (ranked #235 of 577 cities), cheaper than 40.6% of cities worldwide.
Groceries are moderate and dining out is moderate. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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