- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$752 (₨429) | ₨417 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$659 (₨376) | ₨266 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$320 (₨182) | ₨142 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$377 (₨215) | ₨52 | + 316% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$345 (₨197) | ₨72 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$321 (₨183) | ₨40 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (₨350) | ₨201 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$854 (₨487) | ₨139 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$316 (₨180) | ₨25 | + 631% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$224 (₨128) | ₨121 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,815 (₨1,034) | ₨839 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$194 (₨111) | ₨82 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$172 (₨98) | ₨33 | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$162,483 (₨92,600) | ₨30,862 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$55,380 (₨31,561) | ₨21,222 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$13,577 (₨7,738) | ₨4,411 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$75,025 (₨42,757) | ₨25,359 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$35,731 (₨20,363) | ₨15,654 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,611 (₨4,338) | ₨3,891 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,218 (₨2,974) | ₨844 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,649 (₨36,274) | ₨33,586 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$17,547 (₨10,000) | ₨10,549 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,167 (₨665) | ₨382 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (₨214) | ₨545 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,328 (₨3,037) | ₨2,402 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,865 (₨2,773) | ₨2,702 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,767 (₨4,997) | ₨3,721 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,399 (₨4,787) | ₨2,923 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,825,000 (₨2,179,880) | ₨877,848 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (₨88) | ₨78 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,050 (₨2,878) | ₨1,324 | + 117% | |
| 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$881 (₨502) | ₨136 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,267 (₨1,292) | ₨283 | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,334 (₨1,900) | ₨1,544 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,029 (₨586) | ₨255 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$453 (₨258) | ₨177 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$667 (₨380) | ₨228 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (₨209) | ₨132 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$225 (₨128) | ₨70 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$825 (₨470) | ₨278 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,339 (₨2,473) | ₨1,196 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,493 (₨1,421) | ₨470 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,667 (₨2,090) | ₨1,987 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$6,500 (₨3,704) | ₨1,802 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$916 (₨522) | ₨643 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$565 (₨322) | ₨195 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$451 (₨257) | ₨206 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$92,401 (₨52,660) | ₨38,465 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (₨4.74) | ₨58 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,333 (₨5,319) | ₨1,864 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (₨588) | ₨248 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,643 prices entered by 4,725 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 56% more expensive than in India
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