Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$730 (Rp 68,743) | Rp 48,150 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$844 (Rp 79,435) | Rp 54,894 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (Rp 44,578) | Rp 30,099 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$419 (Rp 39,391) | Rp 20,570 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$589 (Rp 55,465) | Rp 25,479 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (Rp 65,885) | Rp 16,222 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,047 (Rp 98,550) | Rp 59,701 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$421 (Rp 39,627) | Rp 37,956 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$426 (Rp 40,114) | Rp 19,374 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$309 (Rp 29,116) | Rp 34,923 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,508 (Rp 236,037) | Rp 356,233 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$243 (Rp 22,893) | Rp 19,537 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (Rp 29,146) | Rp 19,724 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$101,907 (Rp 9,591,599) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 (Rp 6,004,757) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (Rp 1,784,913) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$98,759 (Rp 9,295,325) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (Rp 4,186,695) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,874 (Rp 1,023,463) | Rp 813,523 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,944 (Rp 559,436) | Rp 354,270 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$50,500 (Rp 4,753,125) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (Rp 1,376,201) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (Rp 89,246) | Rp 60,481 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (Rp 46,496) | Rp 67,068 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (Rp 789,501) | Rp 655,630 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (Rp 376,484) | Rp 423,397 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (Rp 1,005,891) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (Rp 966,690) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (Rp 311,568,138) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (Rp 21,407) | Rp 8,915 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 (Rp 607,000) | Rp 237,123 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 135% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (Rp 62,823) | Rp 23,300 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (Rp 112,945) | Rp 65,399 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,457 (Rp 231,224) | Rp 254,843 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (Rp 37,648) | Rp 49,080 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (Rp 79,681) | Rp 19,454 | + 310% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (Rp 178,830) | Rp 36,205 | + 394% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (Rp 34,102) | Rp 18,007 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (Rp 11,869) | Rp 11,130 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (Rp 136,802) | Rp 86,706 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (Rp 571,518) | Rp 166,095 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (Rp 246,199) | Rp 104,958 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (Rp 376,484) | Rp 520,784 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (Rp 1,305,224) | Rp 388,033 | + 236% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (Rp 70,957) | Rp 111,803 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (Rp 46,610) | Rp 35,619 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (Rp 34,042) | Rp 47,498 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (Rp 5,166,288) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (Rp 564) | Rp 1,799 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (Rp 525,099) | Rp 579,157 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (Rp 73,981) | Rp 28,887 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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