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Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$785 (¥680) | ¥1,034 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$732 (¥634) | ¥720 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$441 (¥382) | ¥464 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$368 (¥319) | ¥200 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$407 (¥353) | ¥271 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$251 (¥217) | ¥640 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$668 (¥579) | ¥915 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$749 (¥649) | ¥613 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$281 (¥243) | ¥420 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$250 (¥217) | ¥267 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,323 (¥2,012) | ¥1,604 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$203 (¥176) | ¥209 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$259 (¥224) | ¥200 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$166,134 (¥143,910) | ¥256,284 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,298 (¥56,563) | ¥116,029 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,717 (¥11,016) | ¥23,252 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$86,559 (¥74,980) | ¥120,733 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$48,750 (¥42,229) | ¥82,119 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,938 (¥7,742) | ¥11,573 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (¥4,348) | ¥4,112 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (¥54,064) | ¥63,696 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,601 (¥16,979) | ¥16,934 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (¥1,397) | ¥730 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (¥434) | ¥1,567 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,493 (¥4,758) | ¥5,970 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$6,202 (¥5,373) | ¥3,940 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,168 (¥7,075) | ¥8,357 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,559 (¥7,414) | ¥12,795 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,847,730 (¥3,333,008) | ¥2,848,210 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (¥140) | ¥147 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 (¥5,004) | ¥12,471 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (¥794) | ¥1,279 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,029 (¥2,624) | ¥1,179 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,191 (¥2,764) | ¥5,268 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,045 (¥906) | ¥643 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$666 (¥577) | ¥726 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$602 (¥522) | ¥490 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$192 (¥166) | ¥144 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$251 (¥217) | ¥208 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,058 (¥916) | ¥2,754 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,394 (¥3,806) | ¥4,233 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (¥2,248) | ¥3,266 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (¥3,600) | ¥10,578 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,782 (¥7,607) | ¥8,596 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$819 (¥709) | ¥947 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$504 (¥437) | ¥488 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$342 (¥296) | ¥533 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$94,163 (¥81,567) | ¥56,871 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,448 (¥8,184) | ¥9,818 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$853 (¥739) | ¥464 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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