Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Germany
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 9% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (€5.09) | €6.00 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (€3.50) | €1.22 | + 186% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (€7) | €4.28 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (€2.66) | €3.00 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (€7) | €2.59 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (€4.55) | €1.87 | + 143% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (€2.29) | €1.09 | + 111% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (€14) | €7 | + 121% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (€2.17) | €1.92 | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (€1.52) | €1.88 | - 19% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (€1,192) | €2,001 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (€873) | €1,574 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (€194) | €227 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (€802) | €1,239 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (€515) | €904 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (€135) | €163 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (€222) | €367 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (€91) | €111 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (€18) | €6 | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (€3.71) | €18 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 4% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (€62) | €86 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (€57) | €38 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (€72) | €89 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (€65) | €120 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (€17,111) | €33,039 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (€1.42) | €1.82 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (€44) | €51 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (€21) | €72 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (€4.50) | €3.99 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (€3.06) | €2.99 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (€5.93) | €3.20 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (€3.85) | €1.98 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (€2.77) | €1.68 | + 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (€13) | €21 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 41% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Jamaica | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (€48) | €46 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (€18) | €25 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (€68) | €67 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (€7) | €3.73 | + 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (€3.56) | €4.43 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (€146) | €578 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (€0.68) | €0.13 | + 409% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (€65) | €40 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (€5.42) | €8 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,566 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 9% cheaper than in Germany
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