Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 108% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$723 (R$ 27) | R$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$672 (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$567 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$360 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.39 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$452 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$363 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.58 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$821 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$623 (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 281% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$324 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.02 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$429 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.72 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,778 (R$ 103) | R$ 38 | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$191 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$298 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.38 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$79,552 (R$ 2,949) | R$ 3,357 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,025 (R$ 4,041) | R$ 1,909 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$15,884 (R$ 589) | R$ 505 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$71,535 (R$ 2,651) | R$ 1,981 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$45,948 (R$ 1,703) | R$ 1,293 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,098 (R$ 374) | R$ 297 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,740 (R$ 176) | R$ 79 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$57,031 (R$ 2,114) | R$ 1,517 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$37,453 (R$ 1,388) | R$ 438 | + 217% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,838 (R$ 68) | R$ 25 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$782 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$5,056 (R$ 187) | R$ 212 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,563 (R$ 169) | R$ 176 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,813 (R$ 290) | R$ 306 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$14,474 (R$ 536) | R$ 240 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,080,090 (R$ 151,229) | R$ 87,541 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$159 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 4.32 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,718 (R$ 212) | R$ 209 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,078 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,707 (R$ 137) | R$ 39 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,588 (R$ 133) | R$ 247 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$945 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$1,016 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,216 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$236 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.38 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$418 (R$ 16) | R$ 3.67 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,695 (R$ 63) | R$ 40 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,467 (R$ 166) | R$ 100 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,266 (R$ 121) | R$ 52 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,472 (R$ 166) | R$ 235 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,131 (R$ 301) | R$ 180 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$3,226 (R$ 120) | R$ 24 | + 393% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$300 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$474 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (R$ 2,034) | R$ 3,003 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$12 (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.30 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$6,603 (R$ 245) | R$ 114 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$1,108 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,279 prices entered by 1,135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 48% more expensive than in Brazil
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