Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 134% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$912 (₨463) | ₨367 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$845 (₨429) | ₨290 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (₨241) | ₨142 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$439 (₨223) | ₨52 | + 328% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$622 (₨316) | ₨72 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (₨356) | ₨36 | + 891% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,000 (₨508) | ₨229 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$366 (₨186) | ₨138 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$500 (₨254) | ₨31 | + 726% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$337 (₨171) | ₨132 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,668 (₨1,355) | ₨763 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$263 (₨134) | ₨85 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$368 (₨187) | ₨36 | + 424% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$142,575 (₨72,435) | ₨33,514 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$73,446 (₨37,314) | ₨20,078 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (₨9,635) | ₨4,877 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$87,759 (₨44,586) | ₨19,082 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (₨22,599) | ₨12,146 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$13,378 (₨6,797) | ₨3,419 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,359 (₨3,231) | ₨678 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$53,438 (₨27,149) | ₨29,148 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (₨7,428) | ₨10,326 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (₨482) | ₨399 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (₨251) | ₨254 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (₨4,262) | ₨2,330 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (₨2,032) | ₨2,598 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$11,810 (₨6,000) | ₨3,668 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (₨5,218) | ₨2,755 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (₨1,681,778) | ₨921,658 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (₨116) | ₨79 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,884 (₨2,989) | ₨1,229 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 130% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (₨339) | ₨105 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (₨610) | ₨209 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,128 (₨1,589) | ₨622 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (₨203) | ₨319 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (₨430) | ₨163 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (₨965) | ₨255 | + 278% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (₨184) | ₨141 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (₨64) | ₨67 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (₨738) | ₨240 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (₨3,085) | ₨1,189 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (₨1,329) | ₨473 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (₨2,032) | ₨1,675 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (₨7,045) | ₨1,633 | + 331% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (₨383) | ₨597 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (₨252) | ₨195 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (₨184) | ₨190 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (₨27,887) | ₨36,308 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (₨3.04) | ₨5.16 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (₨2,834) | ₨1,585 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (₨399) | ₨270 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,315 prices entered by 2,256 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 100% more expensive than in India
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