Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Japan
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (¥2,509) | ¥1,025 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (¥1,443) | ¥723 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (¥816) | ¥519 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (¥527) | ¥197 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (¥587) | ¥316 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (¥355) | ¥629 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (¥1,215) | ¥962 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (¥1,190) | ¥902 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (¥736) | ¥574 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (¥308) | ¥285 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (¥2,635) | ¥1,208 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (¥306) | ¥184 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (¥249) | ¥206 | + 21% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (¥245,979) | ¥326,267 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (¥168,901) | ¥171,772 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (¥31,984) | ¥28,488 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (¥189,524) | ¥157,603 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (¥117,001) | ¥82,713 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (¥22,423) | ¥24,082 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (¥5,349) | ¥4,699 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (¥47,636) | ¥47,482 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (¥11,863) | ¥32,093 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (¥3,152) | ¥1,313 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (¥647) | ¥1,878 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (¥3,900) | ¥6,136 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (¥5,368) | ¥5,199 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (¥11,858) | ¥8,989 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (¥5,801) | ¥13,588 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (¥2,887,355) | ¥2,700,660 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (¥216) | ¥165 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (¥7,943) | ¥10,143 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (¥383) | ¥2,497 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (¥2,186) | ¥1,967 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (¥4,467) | ¥5,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (¥687) | ¥650 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (¥466) | ¥938 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (¥619) | ¥702 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (¥587) | ¥218 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (¥423) | ¥216 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (¥2,106) | ¥3,927 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Jamaica | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (¥7,041) | ¥4,141 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (¥2,262) | ¥3,600 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (¥9,833) | ¥5,993 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (¥1,248) | ¥984 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (¥722) | ¥472 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (¥294) | ¥575 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (¥22,274) | ¥101,122 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (¥83) | ¥52 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (¥14,425) | ¥9,280 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (¥762) | ¥592 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 893 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in Japan
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