- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$666 (₨358) | ₨370 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$648 (₨348) | ₨266 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$322 (₨173) | ₨144 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$278 (₨150) | ₨51 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$383 (₨206) | ₨70 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$302 (₨162) | ₨50 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$655 (₨352) | ₨197 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$934 (₨502) | ₨134 | + 275% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$320 (₨172) | ₨25 | + 598% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$229 (₨123) | ₨117 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,942 (₨1,044) | ₨797 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$229 (₨123) | ₨80 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 (₨128) | ₨32 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$94,555 (₨50,835) | ₨31,346 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$64,470 (₨34,661) | ₨20,876 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$17,425 (₨9,368) | ₨4,408 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$104,254 (₨56,049) | ₨25,594 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$54,322 (₨29,205) | ₨14,651 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 (₨5,024) | ₨3,774 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 (₨2,826) | ₨897 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 (₨28,363) | ₨34,545 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 (₨10,091) | ₨10,916 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 (₨1,098) | ₨371 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (₨202) | ₨571 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,012 (₨2,157) | ₨2,426 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,648 (₨1,961) | ₨2,694 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 (₨3,025) | ₨3,706 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 (₨2,849) | ₨2,926 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,279,690 (₨2,300,861) | ₨860,112 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$141 (₨76) | ₨74 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,625 (₨3,024) | ₨1,326 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 (₨453) | ₨128 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 (₨1,148) | ₨277 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,997 (₨1,611) | ₨1,327 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 (₨515) | ₨224 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$564 (₨303) | ₨180 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 (₨463) | ₨221 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$318 (₨171) | ₨143 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 (₨142) | ₨70 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,330 (₨715) | ₨291 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,425 (₨2,379) | ₨1,163 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,026 (₨1,089) | ₨460 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,653 (₨1,964) | ₨1,848 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,335 (₨3,944) | ₨1,960 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 (₨413) | ₨677 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 (₨297) | ₨187 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$240 (₨129) | ₨212 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$61,595 (₨33,115) | ₨39,085 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (₨4.48) | ₨67 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 (₨5,607) | ₨1,868 | + 200% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (₨555) | ₨234 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 53% more expensive than in India
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