- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$752 (Rp 87,993) | Rp 65,768 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$659 (Rp 77,120) | Rp 50,359 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$320 (Rp 37,442) | Rp 30,553 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$377 (Rp 44,084) | Rp 19,126 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$345 (Rp 40,366) | Rp 24,465 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$321 (Rp 37,592) | Rp 14,807 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (Rp 71,831) | Rp 65,437 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$854 (Rp 99,919) | Rp 37,029 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$316 (Rp 36,974) | Rp 18,101 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$224 (Rp 26,256) | Rp 31,611 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,815 (Rp 212,240) | Rp 359,792 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$194 (Rp 22,690) | Rp 18,890 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$172 (Rp 20,172) | Rp 16,216 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$162,483 (Rp 19,003,495) | Rp 12,243,200 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$55,380 (Rp 6,477,057) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$13,577 (Rp 1,587,911) | Rp 898,240 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$75,025 (Rp 8,774,674) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$35,731 (Rp 4,178,937) | Rp 4,939,500 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,611 (Rp 890,171) | Rp 661,561 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,218 (Rp 610,282) | Rp 275,158 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,649 (Rp 7,444,220) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$17,547 (Rp 2,052,288) | Rp 1,762,310 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,167 (Rp 136,450) | Rp 59,284 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (Rp 43,859) | Rp 56,773 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,328 (Rp 623,187) | Rp 612,994 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,865 (Rp 568,990) | Rp 413,561 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,767 (Rp 1,025,412) | Rp 987,674 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,399 (Rp 982,330) | Rp 827,434 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,825,000 (Rp 447,359,827) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (Rp 17,982) | Rp 8,760 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,050 (Rp 590,632) | Rp 371,911 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$881 (Rp 102,997) | Rp 24,611 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,267 (Rp 265,103) | Rp 84,995 | + 212% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,334 (Rp 389,928) | Rp 352,309 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,029 (Rp 120,298) | Rp 45,191 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$453 (Rp 52,996) | Rp 22,842 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$667 (Rp 77,971) | Rp 33,755 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (Rp 42,982) | Rp 14,477 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$225 (Rp 26,338) | Rp 13,066 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$825 (Rp 96,489) | Rp 91,137 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,339 (Rp 507,442) | Rp 209,668 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,493 (Rp 291,518) | Rp 99,420 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,667 (Rp 428,842) | Rp 399,376 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$6,500 (Rp 760,219) | Rp 482,715 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$916 (Rp 107,148) | Rp 130,862 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$565 (Rp 66,036) | Rp 47,236 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$451 (Rp 52,781) | Rp 57,031 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$92,401 (Rp 10,806,927) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (Rp 974) | Rp 1,544 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,333 (Rp 1,091,597) | Rp 552,469 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (Rp 120,766) | Rp 24,285 | + 397% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,120 prices entered by 388 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia
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