Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$3,012 (₨1,600) | ₨371 | + 331% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,143 (₨607) | ₨339 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$661 (₨351) | ₨172 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$591 (₨314) | ₨55 | + 472% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$674 (₨358) | ₨90 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (₨208) | ₨45 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$934 (₨496) | ₨236 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (₨698) | ₨162 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (₨432) | ₨32 | + 1268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$354 (₨188) | ₨158 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (₨1,547) | ₨769 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$317 (₨168) | ₨88 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$388 (₨206) | ₨39 | + 423% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$207,593 (₨110,251) | ₨47,116 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$116,223 (₨61,725) | ₨26,995 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (₨18,777) | ₨5,564 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$126,986 (₨67,441) | ₨24,803 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$78,812 (₨41,856) | ₨14,214 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (₨13,164) | ₨5,294 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (₨3,140) | ₨659 | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (₨27,966) | ₨29,641 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (₨6,964) | ₨12,041 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,177 (₨625) | ₨548 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (₨380) | ₨442 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$3,971 (₨2,109) | ₨2,594 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,442 (₨1,828) | ₨2,556 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (₨6,962) | ₨4,248 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (₨3,406) | ₨3,070 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (₨1,695,082) | ₨1,062,730 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$226 (₨120) | ₨108 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,441 (₨4,483) | ₨1,165 | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (₨225) | ₨126 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (₨1,284) | ₨247 | + 420% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (₨2,623) | ₨1,330 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (₨403) | ₨392 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$581 (₨309) | ₨206 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (₨363) | ₨267 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$706 (₨375) | ₨177 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$347 (₨184) | ₨88 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (₨1,237) | ₨306 | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Jamaica | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,376 (₨3,386) | ₨1,485 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,183 (₨1,159) | ₨647 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (₨5,773) | ₨1,809 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,219 (₨647) | ₨641 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$415 (₨220) | ₨204 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (₨172) | ₨179 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (₨13,076) | ₨47,498 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$49 (₨26) | ₨1.06 | + 2344% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (₨8,469) | ₨1,773 | + 378% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (₨447) | ₨236 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,740 prices entered by 1,102 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 134% more expensive than in India
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