Cost of living in Portugal compared to Jamaica
Currency:
Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Portugal is 32% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (J$1,831) | J$1,387 | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (J$1,342) | J$1,331 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.59 (J$604) | J$857 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (J$165) | J$590 | - 72% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.23 (J$544) | J$1,198 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 (J$365) | J$449 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.33 (J$898) | J$1,096 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (J$354) | J$1,137 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (J$275) | J$766 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (J$203) | J$387 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.82 (J$982) | J$2,435 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (J$351) | J$365 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (J$160) | J$257 | - 38% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Portugal is 13% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,350 (J$227,460) | J$200,847 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €987 (J$166,290) | J$147,058 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (J$26,149) | J$32,754 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,066 (J$179,729) | J$135,210 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €731 (J$123,223) | J$86,735 | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (J$21,965) | J$22,700 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (J$5,708) | J$6,282 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (J$61,912) | J$37,333 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (J$22,766) | J$15,276 | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (J$1,342) | J$3,109 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (J$1,442) | J$625 | + 131% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (J$14,203) | J$10,485 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (J$6,182) | J$9,625 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (J$13,593) | J$12,063 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (J$14,088) | J$11,035 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Portugal is about the same as in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,252 (J$4,255,512) | J$2,883,590 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (J$298) | J$239 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (J$6,320) | J$7,357 | - 14% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Portugal is 22% more expensive than in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.14 (J$697) | J$1,116 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (J$1,554) | J$1,054 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (J$11,855) | J$3,512 | + 238% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (J$798) | J$759 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (J$681) | J$515 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.85 (J$817) | J$1,000 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.54 (J$427) | J$649 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (J$389) | J$468 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (J$2,834) | J$2,123 | + 33% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Portugal is 39% cheaper than in Jamaica | ||||
Portugal | Jamaica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (J$5,785) | J$8,050 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (J$2,488) | J$3,055 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (J$10,175) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (J$8,243) | J$11,403 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (J$1,543) | J$1,397 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (J$607) | J$1,103 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.90 (J$320) | J$600 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €656 (J$110,569) | J$24,622 | + 349% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (J$28) | J$115 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (J$6,449) | J$11,000 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.16 (J$869) | J$913 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,869 prices entered by 324 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 13% cheaper than in Jamaica
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