Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 103% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,401 (Rp 143,966) | Rp 55,068 | + 161% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,084 (Rp 111,438) | Rp 58,183 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (Rp 88,113) | Rp 31,308 | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (Rp 60,616) | Rp 23,300 | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,181 (Rp 121,438) | Rp 30,367 | + 300% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (Rp 46,146) | Rp 14,479 | + 219% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (Rp 112,630) | Rp 67,619 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (Rp 116,849) | Rp 46,085 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (Rp 78,758) | Rp 20,806 | + 279% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$371 (Rp 38,103) | Rp 34,093 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (Rp 250,283) | Rp 344,694 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (Rp 37,549) | Rp 18,823 | + 99% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (Rp 22,437) | Rp 14,432 | + 55% | |
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$279,298 (Rp 28,708,353) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,042 (Rp 11,208,158) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$19,937 (Rp 2,049,296) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$124,754 (Rp 12,823,156) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$74,641 (Rp 7,672,123) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$14,431 (Rp 1,483,317) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,337 (Rp 651,330) | Rp 378,883 | + 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$36,944 (Rp 3,797,372) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (Rp 2,107,864) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (Rp 319,545) | Rp 91,402 | + 250% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (Rp 64,242) | Rp 80,207 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (Rp 1,077,686) | Rp 759,724 | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (Rp 537,996) | Rp 458,661 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (Rp 1,027,875) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (Rp 1,134,271) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (Rp 296,397,105) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (Rp 24,573) | Rp 12,334 | + 99% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (Rp 719,513) | Rp 199,904 | + 260% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 74% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (Rp 123,345) | Rp 22,456 | + 449% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (Rp 108,345) | Rp 96,147 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,638 (Rp 373,929) | Rp 275,446 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (Rp 78,029) | Rp 66,604 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (Rp 42,400) | Rp 26,592 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (Rp 62,755) | Rp 33,023 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (Rp 51,394) | Rp 27,953 | + 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (Rp 26,067) | Rp 12,305 | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,655 (Rp 170,107) | Rp 84,361 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 140% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$5,581 (Rp 573,640) | Rp 261,890 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (Rp 321,431) | Rp 104,570 | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (Rp 513,938) | Rp 496,791 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,387 (Rp 862,102) | Rp 379,769 | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (Rp 144,676) | Rp 149,637 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (Rp 113,340) | Rp 38,584 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$492 (Rp 50,621) | Rp 50,891 | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (Rp 2,530,794) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (Rp 11,816) | Rp 2,388 | + 395% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$7,774 (Rp 799,116) | Rp 433,566 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$955 (Rp 98,205) | Rp 42,633 | + 130% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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