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$723 (¥541) | ¥1,001 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$672 (¥503) | ¥722 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$567 (¥425) | ¥446 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$360 (¥270) | ¥214 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$452 (¥339) | ¥289 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$363 (¥272) | ¥501 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$821 (¥615) | ¥1,246 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$623 (¥467) | ¥640 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$324 (¥242) | ¥381 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$429 (¥321) | ¥260 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,778 (¥2,080) | ¥1,652 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$191 (¥143) | ¥221 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$298 (¥223) | ¥277 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$79,552 (¥59,584) | ¥182,340 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,025 (¥81,659) | ¥121,270 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$15,884 (¥11,897) | ¥15,948 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$71,535 (¥53,580) | ¥127,445 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$45,948 (¥34,414) | ¥86,552 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,098 (¥7,563) | ¥11,000 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,740 (¥3,550) | ¥3,835 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$57,031 (¥42,716) | ¥39,892 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$37,453 (¥28,052) | ¥10,465 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,838 (¥1,377) | ¥749 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$782 (¥585) | ¥2,162 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$5,056 (¥3,787) | ¥6,528 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,563 (¥3,417) | ¥4,644 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,813 (¥5,852) | ¥7,685 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$14,474 (¥10,841) | ¥13,013 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,080,090 (¥3,055,964) | ¥2,936,380 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$159 (¥119) | ¥142 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,718 (¥4,283) | ¥9,348 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,078 (¥808) | ¥1,406 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,707 (¥2,776) | ¥929 | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,588 (¥2,687) | ¥8,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$945 (¥708) | ¥554 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$1,016 (¥761) | ¥669 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,216 (¥911) | ¥525 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$236 (¥177) | ¥206 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$418 (¥313) | ¥238 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,695 (¥1,270) | ¥2,654 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,467 (¥3,346) | ¥3,275 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,266 (¥2,446) | ¥3,323 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,472 (¥3,349) | ¥16,766 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,131 (¥6,090) | ¥5,924 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$3,226 (¥2,416) | ¥806 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$300 (¥225) | ¥520 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$474 (¥355) | ¥510 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (¥41,112) | ¥47,822 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$12 (¥9) | ¥26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$6,603 (¥4,945) | ¥8,220 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$1,108 (¥830) | ¥491 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,348 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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