Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$730 (¥522) | ¥981 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$844 (¥604) | ¥700 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (¥339) | ¥414 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$419 (¥299) | ¥205 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$589 (¥421) | ¥251 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (¥501) | ¥655 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,047 (¥749) | ¥964 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$421 (¥301) | ¥741 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$426 (¥305) | ¥391 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$309 (¥221) | ¥300 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,508 (¥1,793) | ¥1,420 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$243 (¥174) | ¥178 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (¥221) | ¥217 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$101,907 (¥72,873) | ¥299,320 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 (¥45,621) | ¥164,446 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (¥13,561) | ¥21,056 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$98,759 (¥70,622) | ¥150,152 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (¥31,809) | ¥78,123 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,874 (¥7,776) | ¥11,902 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,944 (¥4,250) | ¥4,118 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$50,500 (¥36,112) | ¥70,060 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (¥10,456) | ¥12,705 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (¥678) | ¥794 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (¥353) | ¥2,406 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (¥5,998) | ¥7,319 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (¥2,860) | ¥4,417 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (¥7,642) | ¥8,375 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (¥7,344) | ¥13,139 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (¥2,367,151) | ¥2,627,120 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (¥163) | ¥135 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 (¥4,612) | ¥10,272 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (¥477) | ¥1,148 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (¥858) | ¥1,229 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,457 (¥1,757) | ¥5,176 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (¥286) | ¥803 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (¥605) | ¥611 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (¥1,359) | ¥528 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (¥259) | ¥152 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (¥90) | ¥258 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (¥1,039) | ¥3,156 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (¥4,342) | ¥3,672 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (¥1,871) | ¥3,638 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (¥2,860) | ¥16,372 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (¥9,916) | ¥6,066 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (¥539) | ¥1,131 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (¥354) | ¥435 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (¥259) | ¥548 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (¥39,251) | ¥55,862 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (¥4) | ¥53 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (¥3,989) | ¥9,625 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (¥562) | ¥530 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,031 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 39% cheaper than in Japan
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