Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Hungary
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 70% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (3,236 Ft) | 3,413 Ft | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (3,106 Ft) | 2,497 Ft | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (2,000 Ft) | 969 Ft | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (1,376 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 227% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (2,795 Ft) | 1,142 Ft | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (1,048 Ft) | 1,245 Ft | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (2,557 Ft) | 2,136 Ft | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (2,653 Ft) | 543 Ft | + 389% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (1,788 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 347% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (902 Ft) | 367 Ft | + 146% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (5,682 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 167% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (852 Ft) | 638 Ft | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (599 Ft) | 394 Ft | + 52% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (468,647 Ft) | 346,882 Ft | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (343,138 Ft) | 255,163 Ft | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (76,427 Ft) | 54,044 Ft | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (315,493 Ft) | 215,230 Ft | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (202,384 Ft) | 200,626 Ft | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (52,966 Ft) | 33,551 Ft | + 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (14,658 Ft) | 5,316 Ft | + 176% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (87,110 Ft) | 126,233 Ft | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (35,645 Ft) | 37,403 Ft | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (7,254 Ft) | 4,900 Ft | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (1,458 Ft) | 3,830 Ft | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 26% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (24,464 Ft) | 27,804 Ft | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (22,458 Ft) | 12,238 Ft | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (28,147 Ft) | 29,735 Ft | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (25,749 Ft) | 37,726 Ft | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (6,728,433 Ft) | 10,249,600 Ft | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (558 Ft) | 622 Ft | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (17,167 Ft) | 9,647 Ft | + 78% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 7% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (2,603 Ft) | 3,160 Ft | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (2,460 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (8,194 Ft) | 20,303 Ft | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (1,771 Ft) | 2,403 Ft | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (1,202 Ft) | 1,128 Ft | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (2,333 Ft) | 1,229 Ft | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (1,515 Ft) | 850 Ft | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (1,091 Ft) | 1,147 Ft | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (4,954 Ft) | 4,753 Ft | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 99% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
Jamaica | Hungary | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (18,782 Ft) | 10,182 Ft | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (7,128 Ft) | 5,014 Ft | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,653 Ft | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (26,606 Ft) | 16,679 Ft | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (3,260 Ft) | 2,589 Ft | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (2,573 Ft) | 816 Ft | + 215% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (1,400 Ft) | 806 Ft | + 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (57,451 Ft) | 246,317 Ft | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (268 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 783% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (25,667 Ft) | 18,268 Ft | + 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (2,130 Ft) | 2,082 Ft | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 46% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 655 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Hungary
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