Cost of living in Jamaica compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 100% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,401 (65元) | 36元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,084 (50元) | 38元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (40元) | 13元 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (27元) | 15元 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$1,181 (55元) | 16元 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (21元) | 11元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (51元) | 51元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (53元) | 16元 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (36元) | 6元 | + 449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$371 (17元) | 6元 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (113元) | 87元 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (17元) | 8元 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (10元) | 12元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is about the same as in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$279,298 (12,970元) | 15,973元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,042 (5,064元) | 7,686元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$19,937 (926元) | 474元 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$124,754 (5,793元) | 6,846元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$74,641 (3,466元) | 3,951元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$14,431 (670元) | 290元 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,337 (294元) | 102元 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$36,944 (1,716元) | 1,461元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (952元) | 553元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (144元) | 42元 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (29元) | 58元 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (487元) | 418元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (243元) | 296元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (464元) | 570元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (512元) | 705元 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 22% 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 (133,910元) | 150,253元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (11元) | 8元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (325元) | 242元 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (56元) | 52元 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (49元) | 84元 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,638 (169元) | 107元 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (35元) | 67元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (19元) | 65元 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (23元) | 9元 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (12元) | 11元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,655 (77元) | 76元 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Jamaica | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$5,581 (259元) | 230元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (145元) | 111元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (232元) | 341元 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,387 (389元) | 255元 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (65元) | 80元 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (51元) | 28元 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$492 (23元) | 16元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (1,143元) | 3,924元 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (5.34元) | 2.58元 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$7,774 (361元) | 410元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$954 (44元) | 25元 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,051 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 23% more expensive than in China
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