Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (Taka 1,918) | Taka 324 | + 492% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (Taka 1,103) | Taka 492 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (Taka 624) | Taka 196 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (Taka 403) | Taka 92 | + 336% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (Taka 449) | Taka 135 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (Taka 271) | Taka 78 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (Taka 929) | Taka 608 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (Taka 910) | Taka 223 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (Taka 563) | Taka 33 | + 1620% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (Taka 235) | Taka 384 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (Taka 2,014) | Taka 1,406 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (Taka 234) | Taka 111 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (Taka 190) | Taka 70 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 270% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (Taka 188,073) | Taka 43,758 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (Taka 129,140) | Taka 25,202 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (Taka 24,455) | Taka 3,035 | + 706% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (Taka 144,908) | Taka 22,952 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (Taka 89,458) | Taka 18,549 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (Taka 17,145) | Taka 7,137 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (Taka 4,090) | Taka 1,213 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (Taka 36,422) | Taka 31,061 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (Taka 9,070) | Taka 17,904 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (Taka 2,410) | Taka 417 | + 477% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (Taka 494) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (Taka 2,982) | Taka 2,410 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (Taka 4,104) | Taka 3,066 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (Taka 9,067) | Taka 6,410 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (Taka 4,436) | Taka 4,273 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (Taka 2,207,638) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (Taka 165) | Taka 107 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (Taka 6,073) | Taka 2,440 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (Taka 293) | Taka 285 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (Taka 1,672) | Taka 513 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (Taka 3,416) | Taka 1,500 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (Taka 525) | Taka 425 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (Taka 356) | Taka 333 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (Taka 473) | Taka 376 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (Taka 449) | Taka 85 | + 428% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (Taka 323) | Taka 89 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (Taka 1,611) | Taka 445 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 196% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 196% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Jamaica | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (Taka 5,384) | Taka 1,308 | + 312% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (Taka 1,729) | Taka 852 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (Taka 7,518) | Taka 2,051 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (Taka 954) | Taka 999 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (Taka 552) | Taka 248 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (Taka 224) | Taka 565 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (Taka 17,030) | Taka 35,756 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (Taka 64) | Taka 2.94 | + 2065% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (Taka 11,029) | Taka 2,601 | + 324% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (Taka 583) | Taka 287 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 824 prices entered by 270 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.692
BDT
/
JMD
Cost of living in Jamaica is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 277% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh