- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$665 (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$669 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$279 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.17 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$368 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$270 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.68 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$641 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.69 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.47 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.54 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 (R$ 59) | R$ 40 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$223 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$116,229 (R$ 3,367) | R$ 3,159 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,820 (R$ 1,849) | R$ 1,974 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$17,425 (R$ 505) | R$ 540 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$94,750 (R$ 2,745) | R$ 2,048 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 (R$ 1,236) | R$ 1,284 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 (R$ 271) | R$ 405 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 (R$ 152) | R$ 84 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 (R$ 1,528) | R$ 1,744 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 (R$ 544) | R$ 431 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 (R$ 59) | R$ 21 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,342 (R$ 126) | R$ 210 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 (R$ 99) | R$ 184 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 (R$ 163) | R$ 333 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 (R$ 154) | R$ 256 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,199,290 (R$ 121,637) | R$ 84,981 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 (R$ 4.24) | R$ 4.06 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 (R$ 167) | R$ 199 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 (R$ 62) | R$ 45 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 (R$ 83) | R$ 232 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.98 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 (R$ 33) | R$ 38 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 (R$ 117) | R$ 98 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,014 (R$ 58) | R$ 50 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 (R$ 126) | R$ 201 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 (R$ 203) | R$ 175 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 (R$ 22) | R$ 24 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 (R$ 2,101) | R$ 2,844 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.18 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 (R$ 302) | R$ 130 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.02897
BRL
/
JMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,392 prices entered by 3,033 different people.
Cost of living in Jamaica is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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