Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Japan
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| Food in Jamaica is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,931 (¥1,613) | ¥1,145 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$906 (¥757) | ¥719 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (¥286) | ¥437 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$369 (¥308) | ¥211 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$534 (¥446) | ¥282 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$484 (¥404) | ¥815 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$899 (¥751) | ¥951 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$863 (¥721) | ¥984 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$464 (¥387) | ¥421 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$293 (¥245) | ¥268 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,754 (¥2,300) | ¥1,770 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$219 (¥183) | ¥217 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$290 (¥242) | ¥225 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$104,946 (¥87,651) | ¥194,768 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$83,779 (¥69,972) | ¥126,641 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,157 (¥10,154) | ¥21,178 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$72,504 (¥60,556) | ¥142,258 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$54,886 (¥45,840) | ¥80,836 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$11,022 (¥9,206) | ¥13,643 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,731 (¥4,787) | ¥3,988 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$42,786 (¥35,735) | ¥59,521 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,425 (¥17,894) | ¥17,809 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$498 (¥416) | ¥665 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$4,327 (¥3,614) | ¥2,700 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$9,357 (¥7,815) | ¥7,941 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,137 (¥2,620) | ¥4,162 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,432 (¥8,713) | ¥7,471 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,530 (¥5,454) | ¥15,388 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,000,000 (¥1,670,401) | ¥2,576,380 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$172 (¥143) | ¥161 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$300 (¥251) | ¥1,370 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,809 (¥1,511) | ¥1,955 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,147 (¥2,628) | ¥3,523 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$135 (¥113) | ¥2,205 | - 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$719 (¥601) | ¥648 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$709 (¥592) | ¥409 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$65 (¥54) | ¥143 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$160 (¥133) | ¥184 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,200 (¥1,837) | ¥3,583 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (¥5,011) | ¥4,280 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,841 (¥1,538) | ¥3,593 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,200 (¥2,673) | ¥20,657 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$2,500 (¥2,088) | ¥6,242 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,500 (¥1,253) | ¥1,034 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$150 (¥125) | ¥533 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (¥334) | ¥526 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$20,000 (¥16,704) | ¥58,872 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$21 (¥18) | ¥41 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,000 (¥8,352) | ¥11,178 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$2,357 (¥1,969) | ¥554 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 727 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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