Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,344 (₨645) | ₨345 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$923 (₨443) | ₨288 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$370 (₨178) | ₨146 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$369 (₨177) | ₨54 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$494 (₨237) | ₨81 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$484 (₨233) | ₨36 | + 545% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$899 (₨432) | ₨228 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$863 (₨414) | ₨157 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$464 (₨223) | ₨29 | + 656% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$293 (₨141) | ₨146 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,794 (₨1,342) | ₨679 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$219 (₨105) | ₨90 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$269 (₨129) | ₨35 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$85,693 (₨41,156) | ₨29,804 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$46,499 (₨22,333) | ₨20,397 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,157 (₨5,839) | ₨4,123 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$78,872 (₨37,881) | ₨20,000 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$37,274 (₨17,902) | ₨13,091 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$11,022 (₨5,294) | ₨5,317 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,731 (₨2,753) | ₨666 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$42,786 (₨20,549) | ₨28,029 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,425 (₨10,290) | ₨11,430 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$498 (₨239) | ₨350 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$4,327 (₨2,078) | ₨509 | + 308% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$9,357 (₨4,494) | ₨2,321 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,137 (₨1,507) | ₨2,519 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,432 (₨5,010) | ₨3,731 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,530 (₨3,136) | ₨2,851 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,000,000 (₨960,560) | ₨1,021,150 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$172 (₨83) | ₨96 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,210 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$300 (₨144) | ₨107 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,500 (₨720) | ₨218 | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,091 (₨1,485) | ₨605 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$135 (₨65) | ₨376 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$719 (₨346) | ₨192 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$709 (₨341) | ₨268 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$65 (₨31) | ₨164 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$145 (₨70) | ₨80 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,200 (₨1,056) | ₨245 | + 332% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (₨2,882) | ₨1,199 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,109 (₨533) | ₨486 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,200 (₨1,537) | ₨1,354 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$2,500 (₨1,201) | ₨1,712 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,500 (₨720) | ₨684 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$150 (₨72) | ₨204 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (₨192) | ₨173 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$20,000 (₨9,606) | ₨44,632 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$21 (₨10) | ₨2.32 | + 342% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,000 (₨4,803) | ₨1,393 | + 245% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$3,472 (₨1,668) | ₨279 | + 498% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,433 prices entered by 1,168 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in India
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