Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,252 (Rp 224,173) | Rp 64,632 | + 247% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,253 (Rp 124,703) | Rp 60,696 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$590 (Rp 58,688) | Rp 27,585 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$628 (Rp 62,540) | Rp 21,684 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$727 (Rp 72,326) | Rp 29,420 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (Rp 44,683) | Rp 18,202 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,297 (Rp 129,078) | Rp 65,816 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (Rp 113,144) | Rp 44,338 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (Rp 76,260) | Rp 23,243 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$464 (Rp 46,172) | Rp 37,779 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,473 (Rp 246,110) | Rp 376,939 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$404 (Rp 40,160) | Rp 21,944 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$277 (Rp 27,566) | Rp 20,736 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$236,341 (Rp 23,522,591) | Rp 20,953,000 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$163,302 (Rp 16,253,152) | Rp 11,167,100 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$31,223 (Rp 3,107,549) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$132,590 (Rp 13,196,442) | Rp 9,923,360 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$92,309 (Rp 9,187,377) | Rp 5,211,980 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$20,483 (Rp 2,038,676) | Rp 555,271 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,000 (Rp 597,169) | Rp 361,046 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$31,860 (Rp 3,170,948) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (Rp 1,520,422) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$4,436 (Rp 441,479) | Rp 58,625 | + 653% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$670 (Rp 66,707) | Rp 87,033 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (Rp 1,043,513) | Rp 862,192 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (Rp 957,916) | Rp 470,714 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (Rp 1,200,579) | Rp 1,197,150 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (Rp 1,098,303) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,864,270 (Rp 285,075,597) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$248 (Rp 24,639) | Rp 11,228 | + 119% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (Rp 732,261) | Rp 158,658 | + 362% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (Rp 111,031) | Rp 22,717 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (Rp 104,910) | Rp 48,531 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,591 (Rp 456,948) | Rp 355,517 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (Rp 75,554) | Rp 115,732 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (Rp 51,285) | Rp 23,036 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (Rp 68,100) | Rp 32,995 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (Rp 64,624) | Rp 49,135 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (Rp 46,539) | Rp 17,984 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (Rp 211,304) | Rp 87,591 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Jamaica | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (Rp 774,670) | Rp 194,090 | + 299% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (Rp 248,820) | Rp 119,744 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 3,533,850 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (Rp 1,081,812) | Rp 487,508 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (Rp 137,343) | Rp 119,009 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (Rp 79,415) | Rp 38,686 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (Rp 32,299) | Rp 44,445 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (Rp 2,450,543) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (Rp 9,155) | Rp 2,007 | + 356% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (Rp 1,587,066) | Rp 596,222 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (Rp 83,827) | Rp 36,260 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 730 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia
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