Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Fiji
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 37% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (20 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (19 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (12 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (9 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 255% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (17 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (7 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (16 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (16 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 299% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (11 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 338% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (5.60 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (35 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 113% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (5.30 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (3.72 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 106% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 55% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (2,912 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (2,132 FJ$) | 1,000 FJ$ | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (475 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (1,961 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (1,258 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (329 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | + 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (91 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (541 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (222 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (45 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 254% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 45% | |
Clothes | + 234% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 234% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (152 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 280% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (140 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 458% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (175 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (160 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 60% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 60% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (41,814 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (3.47 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (107 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 65% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (16 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (15 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (51 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (11 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (7 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (15 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (9 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 170% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (7 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (31 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 302% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 133% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
Jamaica | Fiji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (117 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (44 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 153% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (165 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 230% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (20 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 92% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (16 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (357 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (1.67 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 779% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (160 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (13 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 122 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 69% more expensive than in Fiji
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