Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (R$ 89) | R$ 36 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (R$ 51) | R$ 34 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.82 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (R$ 42) | R$ 9 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.66 | + 363% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (R$ 94) | R$ 44 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.92 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 122% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (R$ 8,761) | R$ 3,686 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (R$ 6,016) | R$ 2,512 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (R$ 1,139) | R$ 587 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (R$ 6,751) | R$ 2,715 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (R$ 4,167) | R$ 1,707 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (R$ 799) | R$ 515 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (R$ 191) | R$ 89 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (R$ 1,697) | R$ 1,982 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (R$ 423) | R$ 626 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (R$ 112) | R$ 29 | + 284% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (R$ 139) | R$ 248 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (R$ 191) | R$ 248 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (R$ 422) | R$ 414 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (R$ 207) | R$ 301 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (R$ 102,844) | R$ 115,133 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.59 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (R$ 283) | R$ 229 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (R$ 78) | R$ 45 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (R$ 159) | R$ 264 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.31 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (R$ 75) | R$ 55 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (R$ 251) | R$ 112 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (R$ 81) | R$ 66 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (R$ 350) | R$ 200 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (R$ 44) | R$ 29 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (R$ 793) | R$ 4,406 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (R$ 2.96) | R$ 1.31 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (R$ 514) | R$ 125 | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,094 prices entered by 1,665 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 63% more expensive than in Brazil
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