Cost of living in Jamaica compared to France
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 6% cheaper than in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (€8) | €19 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (€8) | €11 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (€5.11) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (€3.52) | €1.37 | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (€7) | €4.68 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (€2.68) | €3.40 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (€7) | €2.76 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (€4.57) | €1.86 | + 145% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (€2.30) | €2.50 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (€15) | €9 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (€2.18) | €2.31 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (€1.53) | €1.30 | + 18% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (€1,198) | €1,708 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (€877) | €1,334 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (€195) | €191 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (€806) | €1,032 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (€517) | €849 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (€135) | €135 | + 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (€37) | €28 | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (€223) | €457 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (€91) | €141 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (€19) | €11 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (€3.73) | €16 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is about the same as in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (€63) | €96 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (€57) | €40 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (€72) | €100 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (€66) | €126 | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (€17,194) | €29,525 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (€1.43) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (€44) | €61 | - 28% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is about the same as in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (€7) | €3.03 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (€4.53) | €3.65 | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (€3.07) | €3.90 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (€5.96) | €3.83 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (€3.87) | €2.58 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (€2.79) | €2.81 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (€13) | €21 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
Jamaica | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (€48) | €48 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (€18) | €24 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €103 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (€8) | €12 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (€7) | €5.04 | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (€3.58) | €7 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (€147) | €623 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (€0.69) | €0.24 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (€66) | €36 | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (€5.44) | €11 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,369 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 11% cheaper than in France
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