Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,931 (Rp 182,295) | Rp 61,205 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$906 (Rp 85,547) | Rp 48,353 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (Rp 32,294) | Rp 29,046 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$369 (Rp 34,817) | Rp 21,836 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$534 (Rp 50,461) | Rp 22,834 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$484 (Rp 45,726) | Rp 14,630 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$899 (Rp 84,850) | Rp 66,405 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$863 (Rp 81,456) | Rp 43,134 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$464 (Rp 43,778) | Rp 18,263 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$293 (Rp 27,682) | Rp 34,771 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,754 (Rp 260,020) | Rp 406,659 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$219 (Rp 20,715) | Rp 17,291 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$290 (Rp 27,360) | Rp 16,247 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$104,946 (Rp 9,908,991) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$83,779 (Rp 7,910,405) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,157 (Rp 1,147,882) | Rp 801,210 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$72,504 (Rp 6,845,839) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$54,886 (Rp 5,182,283) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$11,022 (Rp 1,040,724) | Rp 505,106 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,731 (Rp 541,138) | Rp 237,062 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$42,786 (Rp 4,039,812) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,425 (Rp 2,022,927) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$498 (Rp 47,006) | Rp 57,323 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$4,327 (Rp 408,521) | Rp 95,242 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$9,357 (Rp 883,529) | Rp 648,513 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,137 (Rp 296,207) | Rp 480,172 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,432 (Rp 984,988) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,530 (Rp 616,593) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,000,000 (Rp 188,839,795) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$172 (Rp 16,206) | Rp 9,337 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$300 (Rp 28,326) | Rp 19,709 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,809 (Rp 170,763) | Rp 89,583 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,147 (Rp 297,148) | Rp 204,790 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$135 (Rp 12,747) | Rp 108,192 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$719 (Rp 67,934) | Rp 22,334 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$709 (Rp 66,973) | Rp 30,094 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$65 (Rp 6,137) | Rp 22,886 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$160 (Rp 15,088) | Rp 11,284 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,200 (Rp 207,697) | Rp 119,565 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (Rp 566,519) | Rp 261,585 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,841 (Rp 173,850) | Rp 99,216 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,200 (Rp 302,144) | Rp 251,127 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$2,500 (Rp 236,050) | Rp 573,242 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,500 (Rp 141,630) | Rp 159,890 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$150 (Rp 14,163) | Rp 39,869 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (Rp 37,768) | Rp 65,361 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$20,000 (Rp 1,888,398) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$21 (Rp 2,018) | Rp 2,093 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,000 (Rp 944,199) | Rp 509,555 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$2,357 (Rp 222,580) | Rp 32,683 | + 581% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 584 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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