- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$619 (₨329) | ₨419 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$614 (₨327) | ₨265 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$276 (₨147) | ₨142 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$318 (₨169) | ₨51 | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$355 (₨189) | ₨72 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$336 (₨179) | ₨41 | + 335% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$549 (₨292) | ₨199 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 (₨494) | ₨137 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 (₨139) | ₨24 | + 468% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (₨120) | ₨119 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 (₨1,088) | ₨821 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$210 (₨112) | ₨81 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 (₨127) | ₨32 | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$106,088 (₨56,444) | ₨31,388 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$100,117 (₨53,267) | ₨21,568 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$10,601 (₨5,640) | ₨4,255 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,656 (₨42,381) | ₨25,491 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 (₨22,704) | ₨15,581 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 (₨4,972) | ₨3,631 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 (₨2,797) | ₨850 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 (₨28,069) | ₨33,709 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 (₨9,986) | ₨10,280 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 (₨1,087) | ₨373 | + 191% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (₨200) | ₨526 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,151 (₨2,209) | ₨2,399 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 (₨1,818) | ₨2,719 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 (₨2,993) | ₨3,705 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 (₨2,820) | ₨2,915 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,461,540 (₨1,841,703) | ₨871,156 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 (₨78) | ₨77 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,300 (₨2,288) | ₨1,313 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 (₨448) | ₨131 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 (₨1,137) | ₨283 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 (₨1,532) | ₨1,279 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 (₨510) | ₨246 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 (₨188) | ₨179 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 (₨458) | ₨222 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (₨196) | ₨136 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 (₨141) | ₨69 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 (₨614) | ₨283 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 (₨2,158) | ₨1,225 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,241 (₨1,192) | ₨472 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 (₨2,306) | ₨1,803 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 (₨3,724) | ₨1,833 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 (₨409) | ₨626 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 (₨294) | ₨189 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 (₨118) | ₨203 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 (₨38,600) | ₨38,978 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (₨4.43) | ₨53 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 (₨5,549) | ₨1,890 | + 194% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (₨549) | ₨250 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 34,109 prices entered by 4,801 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.532
INR
/
JMD
Cost of living in Jamaica is 41% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 209% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 52% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 8% cheaper than in India
- Cost of living in Argentina is 16% cheaper than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 96% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in India