- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$808 (Rp 88,234) | Rp 65,531 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$699 (Rp 76,358) | Rp 49,511 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$337 (Rp 36,837) | Rp 30,885 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$370 (Rp 40,419) | Rp 18,934 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$385 (Rp 42,016) | Rp 22,695 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$292 (Rp 31,890) | Rp 14,388 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (Rp 67,074) | Rp 60,646 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$912 (Rp 99,573) | Rp 37,954 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (Rp 35,984) | Rp 18,653 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$216 (Rp 23,583) | Rp 31,286 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,010 (Rp 219,579) | Rp 371,771 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$197 (Rp 21,473) | Rp 18,926 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$247 (Rp 26,938) | Rp 15,260 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$173,805 (Rp 18,983,951) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,304 (Rp 6,914,394) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,501 (Rp 1,256,203) | Rp 887,496 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,789 (Rp 8,714,945) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$46,297 (Rp 5,056,838) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,088 (Rp 883,371) | Rp 667,380 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (Rp 548,220) | Rp 252,522 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (Rp 6,817,172) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,679 (Rp 2,367,858) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (Rp 176,090) | Rp 59,625 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (Rp 54,753) | Rp 55,089 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (Rp 618,027) | Rp 659,239 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (Rp 649,654) | Rp 428,524 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (Rp 889,829) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (Rp 622,786) | Rp 936,471 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,722,770 (Rp 406,621,689) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (Rp 17,627) | Rp 8,791 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (Rp 578,896) | Rp 382,650 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (Rp 100,167) | Rp 24,611 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (Rp 368,517) | Rp 90,441 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (Rp 376,259) | Rp 332,164 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (Rp 102,984) | Rp 45,296 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (Rp 36,408) | Rp 23,390 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (Rp 56,833) | Rp 32,514 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (Rp 30,904) | Rp 15,188 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (Rp 23,757) | Rp 12,682 | + 87% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$963 (Rp 105,237) | Rp 81,236 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,952 (Rp 431,682) | Rp 211,083 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (Rp 283,476) | Rp 98,679 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (Rp 453,941) | Rp 460,234 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (Rp 890,938) | Rp 497,062 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (Rp 93,851) | Rp 118,309 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (Rp 57,693) | Rp 45,661 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$320 (Rp 34,935) | Rp 54,748 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$82,245 (Rp 8,983,290) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (Rp 986,395) | Rp 521,125 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$720 (Rp 78,697) | Rp 24,789 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia
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