Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,401 (₨767) | ₨383 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,084 (₨593) | ₨358 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (₨469) | ₨170 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (₨323) | ₨60 | + 435% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$1,181 (₨647) | ₨94 | + 591% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (₨246) | ₨45 | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (₨600) | ₨271 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (₨622) | ₨195 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (₨419) | ₨39 | + 982% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$371 (₨203) | ₨167 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (₨1,333) | ₨965 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (₨200) | ₨92 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (₨119) | ₨41 | + 193% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$279,298 (₨152,852) | ₨44,829 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,042 (₨59,676) | ₨28,092 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$19,937 (₨10,911) | ₨5,594 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$124,754 (₨68,274) | ₨26,703 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$74,641 (₨40,849) | ₨16,237 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$14,431 (₨7,898) | ₨4,587 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,337 (₨3,468) | ₨748 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$36,944 (₨20,218) | ₨26,773 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (₨11,223) | ₨11,192 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (₨1,701) | ₨462 | + 268% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (₨342) | ₨754 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (₨5,738) | ₨2,548 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (₨2,864) | ₨2,614 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (₨5,473) | ₨4,093 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (₨6,039) | ₨2,860 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 64% 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 (₨1,578,111) | ₨1,943,820 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (₨131) | ₨103 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (₨3,831) | ₨1,332 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (₨657) | ₨96 | + 583% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (₨577) | ₨252 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,638 (₨1,991) | ₨1,179 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (₨415) | ₨364 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (₨226) | ₨246 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (₨334) | ₨277 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (₨274) | ₨175 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (₨139) | ₨88 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,655 (₨906) | ₨306 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 167% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$5,581 (₨3,054) | ₨1,435 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (₨1,711) | ₨661 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (₨2,736) | ₨1,775 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,387 (₨4,590) | ₨2,158 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (₨770) | ₨578 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (₨603) | ₨211 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$492 (₨270) | ₨199 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (₨13,475) | ₨46,790 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (₨63) | ₨7 | + 826% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$7,774 (₨4,255) | ₨1,852 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$954 (₨522) | ₨288 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,358 prices entered by 705 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 116% more expensive than in India
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