Cost of living in Jamaica compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$834 (₨431) | ₨394 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$746 (₨386) | ₨277 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$498 (₨257) | ₨144 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$344 (₨178) | ₨52 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$412 (₨213) | ₨73 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$272 (₨141) | ₨37 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$737 (₨381) | ₨210 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$672 (₨347) | ₨140 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (₨170) | ₨28 | + 513% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$238 (₨123) | ₨127 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,347 (₨1,213) | ₨859 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$171 (₨88) | ₨83 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (₨160) | ₨35 | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 155% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$142,797 (₨73,790) | ₨31,450 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$64,721 (₨33,445) | ₨20,124 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$14,805 (₨7,650) | ₨4,104 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$84,981 (₨43,913) | ₨24,066 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$47,991 (₨24,799) | ₨14,061 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$9,553 (₨4,937) | ₨3,193 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$13,343 (₨6,895) | ₨747 | + 822% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$55,652 (₨28,758) | ₨30,759 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$32,810 (₨16,954) | ₨10,743 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,684 (₨870) | ₨378 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$635 (₨328) | ₨289 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,241 (₨2,192) | ₨2,388 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,648 (₨2,402) | ₨2,586 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,911 (₨4,088) | ₨3,770 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,978 (₨5,673) | ₨2,768 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,053,200 (₨2,094,477) | ₨927,863 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$159 (₨82) | ₨76 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,335 (₨3,274) | ₨1,221 | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$579 (₨299) | ₨111 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$4,180 (₨2,160) | ₨211 | + 923% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,507 (₨1,812) | ₨1,038 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$730 (₨377) | ₨250 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$720 (₨372) | ₨174 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$430 (₨222) | ₨231 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$325 (₨168) | ₨148 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$239 (₨123) | ₨67 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,116 (₨576) | ₨254 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,690 (₨2,424) | ₨1,215 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,409 (₨1,762) | ₨477 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,547 (₨2,350) | ₨1,807 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$9,695 (₨5,010) | ₨1,940 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$731 (₨378) | ₨686 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$431 (₨223) | ₨220 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$323 (₨167) | ₨236 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$78,856 (₨40,748) | ₨34,455 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$17 (₨9) | ₨3.96 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,276 (₨4,793) | ₨1,995 | + 140% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$857 (₨443) | ₨244 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in India
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