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Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$785 (R$ 23) | R$ 28 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$732 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$441 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$368 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.37 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$407 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$251 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.91 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$668 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$749 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.76 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$281 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.30 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$250 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.60 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,323 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$203 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$259 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.12 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$166,134 (R$ 4,968) | R$ 3,059 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,298 (R$ 1,953) | R$ 1,892 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,717 (R$ 380) | R$ 676 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$86,559 (R$ 2,588) | R$ 2,110 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$48,750 (R$ 1,458) | R$ 1,285 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,938 (R$ 267) | R$ 404 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (R$ 150) | R$ 80 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (R$ 1,866) | R$ 1,724 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,601 (R$ 586) | R$ 420 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (R$ 48) | R$ 19 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,493 (R$ 164) | R$ 204 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$6,202 (R$ 185) | R$ 180 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,168 (R$ 244) | R$ 336 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,559 (R$ 256) | R$ 252 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,847,730 (R$ 115,055) | R$ 87,026 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.40 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 (R$ 173) | R$ 203 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,029 (R$ 91) | R$ 53 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,191 (R$ 95) | R$ 233 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,045 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$666 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$602 (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$192 (R$ 5.74) | R$ 5.89 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$251 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,058 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,394 (R$ 131) | R$ 98 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (R$ 78) | R$ 49 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (R$ 124) | R$ 176 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,782 (R$ 263) | R$ 179 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$819 (R$ 24) | R$ 23 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$504 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$342 (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$94,163 (R$ 2,816) | R$ 2,622 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,448 (R$ 283) | R$ 112 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$853 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.02990
BRL
/
JMD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,510 prices entered by 2,066 different people.
Cost of living in Jamaica is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
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