Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,931 (R$ 62) | R$ 30 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$906 (R$ 29) | R$ 31 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$369 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.40 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$534 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$484 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$899 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$863 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$464 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.80 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$293 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,754 (R$ 88) | R$ 42 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$219 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$290 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.80 | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$104,946 (R$ 3,346) | R$ 2,849 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$83,779 (R$ 2,671) | R$ 2,011 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,157 (R$ 388) | R$ 558 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$72,504 (R$ 2,311) | R$ 2,246 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$54,886 (R$ 1,750) | R$ 1,489 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$11,022 (R$ 351) | R$ 404 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,731 (R$ 183) | R$ 84 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$42,786 (R$ 1,364) | R$ 2,006 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,425 (R$ 683) | R$ 588 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$498 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$4,327 (R$ 138) | R$ 19 | + 630% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$9,357 (R$ 298) | R$ 244 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,137 (R$ 100) | R$ 221 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,432 (R$ 333) | R$ 348 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,530 (R$ 208) | R$ 266 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,000,000 (R$ 63,758) | R$ 99,035 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$172 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$300 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,809 (R$ 58) | R$ 52 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,147 (R$ 100) | R$ 244 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$135 (R$ 4.30) | R$ 17 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$719 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$709 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$65 (R$ 2.07) | R$ 6 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$160 (R$ 5.09) | R$ 4.66 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,200 (R$ 70) | R$ 48 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Jamaica | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (R$ 191) | R$ 92 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,841 (R$ 59) | R$ 53 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,200 (R$ 102) | R$ 189 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$2,500 (R$ 80) | R$ 189 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,500 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$150 (R$ 4.78) | R$ 12 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$20,000 (R$ 638) | R$ 3,925 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$21 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.29 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,000 (R$ 319) | R$ 122 | + 161% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$2,357 (R$ 75) | R$ 12 | + 522% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,500 prices entered by 2,046 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.03188
BRL
/
JMD
Cost of living in Jamaica is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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