- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$619 (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$614 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$276 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$318 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.22 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$355 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$336 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.59 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$549 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.59 | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.31 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.60 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 (R$ 63) | R$ 40 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$210 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$106,088 (R$ 3,246) | R$ 3,120 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$100,117 (R$ 3,063) | R$ 1,943 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$10,601 (R$ 324) | R$ 549 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,656 (R$ 2,437) | R$ 2,084 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 (R$ 1,306) | R$ 1,313 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 (R$ 286) | R$ 405 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 (R$ 161) | R$ 84 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 (R$ 1,614) | R$ 1,739 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 (R$ 574) | R$ 430 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 (R$ 62) | R$ 21 | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,151 (R$ 127) | R$ 202 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 (R$ 105) | R$ 184 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 (R$ 172) | R$ 329 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 (R$ 162) | R$ 256 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,461,540 (R$ 105,901) | R$ 85,401 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 (R$ 4.48) | R$ 4.20 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,300 (R$ 132) | R$ 202 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 (R$ 65) | R$ 46 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 (R$ 88) | R$ 231 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.04 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 (R$ 124) | R$ 97 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,241 (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 (R$ 133) | R$ 179 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 (R$ 214) | R$ 174 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 (R$ 2,220) | R$ 2,758 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (R$ 0.25) | R$ 1.13 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 (R$ 319) | R$ 125 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03059
BRL
/
JMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,309 prices entered by 2,715 different people.
Cost of living in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in Brazil
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