Cost of living in Jamaica compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (64元) | 43元 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (61元) | 40元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$590 (27元) | 15元 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (27元) | 16元 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (55元) | 18元 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (21元) | 10元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (50元) | 61元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (52元) | 15元 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (35元) | 7元 | + 428% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (18元) | 6元 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (112元) | 99元 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (17元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (12元) | 15元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (9,209元) | 13,351元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (6,742元) | 7,561元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (1,502元) | 489元 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (6,199元) | 6,786元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (3,977元) | 4,378元 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (1,041元) | 358元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,000 (275元) | 103元 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (1,712元) | 1,370元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (700元) | 717元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (143元) | 35元 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (29元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (481元) | 471元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (441元) | 246元 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (553元) | 609元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (506元) | 789元 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (132,209元) | 164,970元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (337元) | 248元 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (51元) | 37元 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (48元) | 25元 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,591 (210元) | 407元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (35元) | 46元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (24元) | 44元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (31元) | 38元 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (30元) | 11元 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (21元) | 15元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (97元) | 77元 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (369元) | 214元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,770 (127元) | 103元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,346元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (523元) | 328元 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (64元) | 70元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (51元) | 29元 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (28元) | 17元 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (1,129元) | 3,025元 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (4.22元) | 0.27元 | + 1479% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (504元) | 367元 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (42元) | 24元 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,747 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.04585
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in China
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