Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (₨743) | ₨417 | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (₨714) | ₨340 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (₨460) | ₨168 | + 174% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (₨316) | ₨60 | + 428% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (₨642) | ₨87 | + 638% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (₨241) | ₨47 | + 407% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (₨587) | ₨243 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (₨609) | ₨182 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (₨411) | ₨32 | + 1194% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (₨207) | ₨155 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (₨1,305) | ₨905 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (₨196) | ₨88 | + 122% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (₨138) | ₨39 | + 251% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (₨107,664) | ₨46,457 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (₨78,831) | ₨26,696 | + 195% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (₨17,558) | ₨4,673 | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (₨72,480) | ₨26,601 | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (₨46,495) | ₨14,895 | + 212% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (₨12,168) | ₨4,065 | + 199% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (₨3,367) | ₨595 | + 466% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (₨20,012) | ₨29,913 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (₨8,189) | ₨10,503 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (₨1,666) | ₨455 | + 267% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (₨335) | ₨647 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (₨5,620) | ₨2,412 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (₨5,159) | ₨2,912 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (₨6,466) | ₨4,109 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (₨5,915) | ₨2,950 | + 101% | |
Transportation | + 76% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (₨1,545,754) | ₨1,910,150 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (₨128) | ₨102 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (₨3,944) | ₨1,062 | + 271% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (₨598) | ₨140 | + 328% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (₨565) | ₨241 | + 134% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (₨1,882) | ₨953 | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (₨407) | ₨386 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (₨276) | ₨200 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (₨536) | ₨294 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (₨348) | ₨155 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (₨251) | ₨86 | + 193% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (₨1,138) | ₨275 | + 314% | |
Entertainment | + 211% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 211% more expensive than in India | ||||
Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (₨4,315) | ₨1,451 | + 197% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (₨1,638) | ₨688 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,587 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (₨6,112) | ₨2,125 | + 188% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (₨749) | ₨625 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (₨591) | ₨191 | + 209% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (₨322) | ₨178 | + 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (₨13,198) | ₨47,373 | - 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (₨62) | ₨1.67 | + 3593% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (₨5,897) | ₨1,611 | + 266% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (₨489) | ₨289 | + 69% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,511 prices entered by 1,062 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 142% more expensive than in India
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