Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$730 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 226 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$844 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 121 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 54 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$419 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 21 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$589 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 35 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 23 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,047 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 70 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$421 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$426 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 24 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$309 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,508 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 226 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$243 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 21 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$101,907 (Mex$ 13,412) | Mex$ 19,357 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 (Mex$ 8,396) | Mex$ 8,581 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (Mex$ 2,496) | Mex$ 966 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$98,759 (Mex$ 12,997) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (Mex$ 5,854) | Mex$ 5,230 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,874 (Mex$ 1,431) | Mex$ 687 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,944 (Mex$ 782) | Mex$ 387 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$50,500 (Mex$ 6,646) | Mex$ 6,685 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (Mex$ 1,924) | Mex$ 2,044 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 98 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 95 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 864 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 671 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 (Mex$ 1,406) | Mex$ 1,515 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (Mex$ 1,352) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (Mex$ 435,652) | Mex$ 357,662 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 (Mex$ 849) | Mex$ 552 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 75 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 188 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,457 (Mex$ 323) | Mex$ 546 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 79 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 49 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 57 | + 338% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 29 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 188 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 21% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 295 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (Mex$ 344) | Mex$ 149 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 805 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (Mex$ 1,825) | Mex$ 670 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 122 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 71 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 40 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (Mex$ 7,224) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (Mex$ 0.79) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (Mex$ 734) | Mex$ 965 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 62 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,584 prices entered by 1,251 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 27% more expensive than in Mexico
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