Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$723 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 177 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$672 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 110 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$567 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 54 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$360 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 20 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$452 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 33 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$363 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 23 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$821 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 68 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$623 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 40 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$324 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 23 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$429 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 22 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,778 (Mex$ 430) | Mex$ 225 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$191 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$298 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$79,552 (Mex$ 12,302) | Mex$ 18,680 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$109,025 (Mex$ 16,860) | Mex$ 8,689 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$15,884 (Mex$ 2,456) | Mex$ 1,243 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$71,535 (Mex$ 11,062) | Mex$ 10,829 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$45,948 (Mex$ 7,105) | Mex$ 5,575 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,098 (Mex$ 1,562) | Mex$ 846 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$4,740 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 379 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$57,031 (Mex$ 8,819) | Mex$ 7,486 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$37,453 (Mex$ 5,792) | Mex$ 1,948 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,838 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 101 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$782 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 84 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$5,056 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 844 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,563 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 615 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,813 (Mex$ 1,208) | Mex$ 1,537 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$14,474 (Mex$ 2,238) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,080,090 (Mex$ 630,943) | Mex$ 317,978 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$159 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,718 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 499 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 124% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,078 (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 83 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,707 (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 200 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,588 (Mex$ 555) | Mex$ 530 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$945 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 70 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$1,016 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 48 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,216 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 56 | + 238% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$236 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$418 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 30 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,695 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 187 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,467 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 339 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,266 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 140 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,472 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 951 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,131 (Mex$ 1,257) | Mex$ 658 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$3,226 (Mex$ 499) | Mex$ 114 | + 337% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$300 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 61 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$474 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 40 | + 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (Mex$ 8,488) | Mex$ 9,553 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$12 (Mex$ 1.88) | Mex$ 1.91 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$6,603 (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 924 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$1,108 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 57 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,793 prices entered by 1,405 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 53% more expensive than in Mexico
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