- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$665 (₨349) | ₨388 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$669 (₨351) | ₨270 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (₨179) | ₨143 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$279 (₨147) | ₨51 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$368 (₨193) | ₨71 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$270 (₨142) | ₨44 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$641 (₨336) | ₨194 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 (₨487) | ₨135 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 (₨137) | ₨24 | + 462% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (₨118) | ₨118 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 (₨1,073) | ₨809 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$223 (₨117) | ₨81 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 (₨125) | ₨31 | + 301% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$113,034 (₨59,285) | ₨31,131 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,820 (₨33,473) | ₨21,067 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$17,425 (₨9,139) | ₨4,463 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$94,750 (₨49,695) | ₨24,041 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 (₨22,381) | ₨14,834 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 (₨4,902) | ₨3,778 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 (₨2,757) | ₨864 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 (₨27,670) | ₨34,049 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 (₨9,845) | ₨10,571 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 (₨1,071) | ₨381 | + 181% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (₨197) | ₨541 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,342 (₨2,277) | ₨2,428 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 (₨1,792) | ₨2,798 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 (₨2,951) | ₨3,707 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 (₨2,780) | ₨2,921 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,199,290 (₨2,202,469) | ₨861,300 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 (₨77) | ₨75 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 (₨3,030) | ₨1,288 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 (₨442) | ₨116 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 (₨1,120) | ₨284 | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 (₨1,510) | ₨1,445 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 (₨503) | ₨240 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 (₨186) | ₨178 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 (₨452) | ₨218 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (₨193) | ₨139 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 (₨139) | ₨69 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 (₨605) | ₨272 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 (₨2,127) | ₨1,208 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,014 (₨1,056) | ₨468 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 (₨2,273) | ₨1,762 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 (₨3,671) | ₨1,842 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 (₨403) | ₨676 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 (₨290) | ₨188 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 (₨116) | ₨206 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 (₨38,051) | ₨38,915 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (₨4.37) | ₨27 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 (₨5,470) | ₨1,882 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (₨542) | ₨244 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 59% more expensive than in India
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