- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$808 (₨443) | ₨395 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$699 (₨384) | ₨262 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$337 (₨185) | ₨143 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$370 (₨203) | ₨51 | + 295% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$385 (₨211) | ₨71 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$292 (₨160) | ₨38 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (₨337) | ₨200 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$912 (₨500) | ₨139 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (₨181) | ₨25 | + 633% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$216 (₨118) | ₨122 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,010 (₨1,103) | ₨832 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$197 (₨108) | ₨82 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$247 (₨135) | ₨33 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 97% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$173,805 (₨95,351) | ₨30,521 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,304 (₨34,729) | ₨20,593 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,501 (₨6,310) | ₨4,569 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,789 (₨43,773) | ₨24,265 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$46,297 (₨25,399) | ₨14,735 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,088 (₨4,437) | ₨3,625 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (₨2,754) | ₨803 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (₨34,241) | ₨33,889 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,679 (₨11,893) | ₨10,502 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (₨884) | ₨395 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (₨275) | ₨582 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (₨3,104) | ₨2,439 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (₨3,263) | ₨2,720 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (₨4,469) | ₨3,791 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (₨3,128) | ₨2,948 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,722,770 (₨2,042,348) | ₨879,468 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (₨89) | ₨78 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (₨2,908) | ₨1,373 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (₨503) | ₨128 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (₨1,851) | ₨275 | + 572% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (₨1,890) | ₨1,366 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (₨517) | ₨252 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (₨183) | ₨177 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (₨285) | ₨227 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (₨155) | ₨131 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (₨119) | ₨71 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$963 (₨529) | ₨275 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,952 (₨2,168) | ₨1,200 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (₨1,424) | ₨475 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (₨2,280) | ₨1,906 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (₨4,475) | ₨1,982 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (₨471) | ₨593 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (₨290) | ₨227 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$320 (₨175) | ₨206 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$82,245 (₨45,121) | ₨38,184 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (₨4,954) | ₨1,874 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$720 (₨395) | ₨257 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,643 prices entered by 4,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 79% more expensive than in India
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