- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$739 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$678 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$305 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$373 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.26 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$388 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$301 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.78 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$580 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,037 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.65 | + 465% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$349 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.27 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.56 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,896 (R$ 58) | R$ 40 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$181 (R$ 5.58) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$237 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$180,862 (R$ 5,564) | R$ 3,159 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,782 (R$ 2,024) | R$ 1,945 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,954 (R$ 368) | R$ 577 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$66,616 (R$ 2,050) | R$ 2,160 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$39,612 (R$ 1,219) | R$ 1,362 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,663 (R$ 236) | R$ 408 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,838 (R$ 149) | R$ 83 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,829 (R$ 1,964) | R$ 1,727 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,392 (R$ 597) | R$ 424 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (R$ 50) | R$ 21 | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$440 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (R$ 174) | R$ 207 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (R$ 183) | R$ 181 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (R$ 251) | R$ 332 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (R$ 175) | R$ 256 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 3% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,452,380 (R$ 106,216) | R$ 87,110 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 4.33 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (R$ 163) | R$ 203 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (R$ 104) | R$ 46 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (R$ 106) | R$ 235 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.08 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$800 (R$ 25) | R$ 39 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,372 (R$ 134) | R$ 97 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,458 (R$ 76) | R$ 51 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,150 (R$ 128) | R$ 179 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (R$ 251) | R$ 178 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$294 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$68,777 (R$ 2,116) | R$ 2,720 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (R$ 0.31) | R$ 1.15 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (R$ 278) | R$ 116 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$736 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,751 prices entered by 2,495 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03077
BRL
/
JMD
Cost of living in Jamaica is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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