Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,931 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 244 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$906 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 138 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 64 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$369 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 23 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$534 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 37 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$484 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 25 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$899 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 77 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$863 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 47 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$464 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 27 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$293 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,754 (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 264 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$219 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 33 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$290 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$104,946 (Mex$ 13,599) | Mex$ 18,976 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$83,779 (Mex$ 10,856) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,157 (Mex$ 1,575) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$72,504 (Mex$ 9,395) | Mex$ 11,738 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$54,886 (Mex$ 7,112) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$11,022 (Mex$ 1,428) | Mex$ 849 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,731 (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 402 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$42,786 (Mex$ 5,544) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,425 (Mex$ 2,776) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$498 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 115 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$4,327 (Mex$ 561) | Mex$ 110 | + 408% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$9,357 (Mex$ 1,213) | Mex$ 906 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$3,137 (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 664 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,432 (Mex$ 1,352) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,530 (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 1,246 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,000,000 (Mex$ 259,169) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$172 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 506 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$300 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 85 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,809 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 198 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,147 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 587 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$135 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 79 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$719 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 56 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$709 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 58 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$65 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 30 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$160 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 32 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,200 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 229 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 321 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$1,841 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 157 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,200 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 742 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$2,500 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 741 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,500 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 149 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$150 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 82 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 42 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$20,000 (Mex$ 2,592) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$21 (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,000 (Mex$ 1,296) | Mex$ 909 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$2,357 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 67 | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,749 prices entered by 1,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 13% more expensive than in Mexico
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