Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Iraq
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (11,750 Dinar) | 8,494 Dinar | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (11,277 Dinar) | 7,299 Dinar | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (7,262 Dinar) | 5,115 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (4,996 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | + 220% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (10,149 Dinar) | 2,902 Dinar | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (3,803 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 280% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (9,283 Dinar) | 3,689 Dinar | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (9,630 Dinar) | 1,033 Dinar | + 832% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (6,491 Dinar) | 928 Dinar | + 599% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (3,274 Dinar) | 3,376 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (20,628 Dinar) | 17,812 Dinar | + 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (3,095 Dinar) | 1,353 Dinar | + 129% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (2,175 Dinar) | 1,103 Dinar | + 97% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 49% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (1,701,466 Dinar) | 1,150,780 Dinar | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (1,245,795 Dinar) | 685,960 Dinar | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (277,475 Dinar) | 239,233 Dinar | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (1,145,425 Dinar) | 687,702 Dinar | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (734,773 Dinar) | 365,450 Dinar | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (192,299 Dinar) | 156,166 Dinar | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (53,216 Dinar) | 33,471 Dinar | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (316,261 Dinar) | 492,291 Dinar | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (129,412 Dinar) | 139,491 Dinar | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (26,336 Dinar) | 11,536 Dinar | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (5,295 Dinar) | 6,744 Dinar | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (88,820 Dinar) | 36,636 Dinar | + 142% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (81,534 Dinar) | 72,833 Dinar | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (102,189 Dinar) | 96,719 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (93,483 Dinar) | 100,904 Dinar | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 53% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (24,428,196 Dinar) | 22,331,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (2,025 Dinar) | 612 Dinar | + 231% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (62,327 Dinar) | 40,947 Dinar | + 52% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (9,450 Dinar) | 6,686 Dinar | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (8,930 Dinar) | 14,067 Dinar | - 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (29,748 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (6,431 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (4,365 Dinar) | 3,996 Dinar | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (8,471 Dinar) | 5,397 Dinar | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (5,501 Dinar) | 3,252 Dinar | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (3,961 Dinar) | 2,656 Dinar | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (17,985 Dinar) | 8,809 Dinar | + 104% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 63% more expensive than in Iraq | ||||
Jamaica | Iraq | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (68,191 Dinar) | 24,416 Dinar | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (25,880 Dinar) | 24,908 Dinar | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 42,697 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (96,597 Dinar) | 53,886 Dinar | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (11,837 Dinar) | 10,104 Dinar | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (9,341 Dinar) | 5,911 Dinar | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (5,083 Dinar) | 5,558 Dinar | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (208,581 Dinar) | 693,561 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (974 Dinar) | 468 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (93,186 Dinar) | 53,963 Dinar | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (7,734 Dinar) | 2,923 Dinar | + 165% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 62% more expensive than in Iraq
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