Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$730 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$844 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$419 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.94 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$589 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.54 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,047 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$421 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$426 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.61 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$309 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.98 | + 118% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,508 (R$ 88) | R$ 39 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$243 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.47 | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$101,907 (R$ 3,577) | R$ 3,055 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 (R$ 2,239) | R$ 1,836 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (R$ 666) | R$ 501 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$98,759 (R$ 3,467) | R$ 2,153 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (R$ 1,561) | R$ 1,313 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,874 (R$ 382) | R$ 369 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,944 (R$ 209) | R$ 80 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$50,500 (R$ 1,773) | R$ 1,697 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (R$ 513) | R$ 480 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (R$ 294) | R$ 199 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (R$ 140) | R$ 187 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (R$ 375) | R$ 329 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (R$ 361) | R$ 248 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (R$ 116,199) | R$ 89,783 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.64 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 (R$ 226) | R$ 222 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (R$ 42) | R$ 41 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,457 (R$ 86) | R$ 217 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (R$ 67) | R$ 16 | + 328% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.89 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.15 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (R$ 51) | R$ 45 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (R$ 213) | R$ 94 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (R$ 92) | R$ 53 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (R$ 140) | R$ 213 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (R$ 487) | R$ 176 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (R$ 1,927) | R$ 3,584 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (R$ 0.21) | R$ 1.32 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (R$ 196) | R$ 117 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,987 prices entered by 1,823 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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