- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$739 (¥654) | ¥1,054 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$678 (¥600) | ¥698 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$305 (¥270) | ¥436 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$373 (¥330) | ¥205 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$388 (¥344) | ¥285 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$301 (¥267) | ¥777 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$580 (¥514) | ¥910 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,037 (¥918) | ¥697 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$349 (¥309) | ¥414 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 (¥199) | ¥265 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,896 (¥1,678) | ¥1,538 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$181 (¥160) | ¥203 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$237 (¥210) | ¥198 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$180,862 (¥160,077) | ¥231,808 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,782 (¥58,222) | ¥125,591 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,954 (¥10,580) | ¥21,159 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$66,616 (¥58,960) | ¥113,754 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$39,612 (¥35,060) | ¥74,885 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,663 (¥6,783) | ¥12,611 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,838 (¥4,282) | ¥4,134 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,829 (¥56,494) | ¥55,558 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,392 (¥17,163) | ¥16,830 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (¥1,427) | ¥693 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$440 (¥389) | ¥1,827 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (¥5,008) | ¥6,829 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (¥5,264) | ¥4,215 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (¥7,210) | ¥8,321 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (¥5,047) | ¥13,972 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,452,380 (¥3,055,617) | ¥2,590,890 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (¥143) | ¥145 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (¥4,691) | ¥11,257 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (¥812) | ¥1,278 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (¥2,986) | ¥1,016 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (¥3,049) | ¥3,622 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (¥834) | ¥630 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (¥295) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (¥461) | ¥455 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (¥250) | ¥137 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (¥193) | ¥217 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$800 (¥708) | ¥2,939 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,372 (¥3,869) | ¥4,035 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,458 (¥2,176) | ¥3,358 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,150 (¥3,673) | ¥12,964 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (¥7,219) | ¥8,046 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (¥760) | ¥880 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (¥468) | ¥491 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$294 (¥260) | ¥560 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$68,777 (¥60,873) | ¥49,094 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 (¥9) | ¥56 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (¥7,993) | ¥10,296 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$736 (¥651) | ¥468 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,231 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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