Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Canada
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (C$12) | C$14 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (C$7) | C$10 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (C$5.14) | C$3.28 | + 57% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (C$10) | C$5.88 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (C$3.92) | C$5.56 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (C$10) | C$5.47 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (C$7) | C$3.31 | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (C$3.37) | C$4.03 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (C$21) | C$21 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (C$3.19) | C$3.23 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (C$2.24) | C$2.58 | - 13% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (C$1,752) | C$2,889 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (C$1,283) | C$2,295 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (C$286) | C$240 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (C$1,179) | C$2,062 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (C$757) | C$1,501 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (C$198) | C$128 | + 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (C$55) | C$65 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (C$326) | C$401 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (C$133) | C$213 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (C$27) | C$14 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (C$5.45) | C$30 | - 82% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (C$91) | C$80 | + 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (C$84) | C$57 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (C$105) | C$147 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (C$96) | C$173 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (C$25,154) | C$33,546 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (C$2.09) | C$1.60 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (C$64) | C$106 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (C$9) | C$24 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (C$31) | C$103 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (C$4.49) | C$6 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (C$5.66) | C$4.45 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (C$4.08) | C$3.63 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (C$19) | C$31 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Jamaica | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (C$70) | C$68 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (C$27) | C$31 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$217 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (C$99) | C$129 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (C$12) | C$15 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (C$10) | C$5.88 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (C$5.23) | C$8 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (C$215) | C$808 | - 73% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (C$1.00) | C$0.44 | + 126% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (C$96) | C$67 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (C$8) | C$18 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,691 prices entered by 744 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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