Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 265 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 147 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 67 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 26 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 45 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 26 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 85 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 48 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 32 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 28 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (Mex$ 328) | Mex$ 258 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 80% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (Mex$ 30,651) | Mex$ 20,005 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (Mex$ 21,046) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (Mex$ 3,985) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (Mex$ 23,616) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (Mex$ 14,579) | Mex$ 6,636 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (Mex$ 2,794) | Mex$ 723 | + 287% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 401 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (Mex$ 5,936) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 114 | + 244% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 127 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (Mex$ 486) | Mex$ 970 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 756 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 1,278 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (Mex$ 359,784) | Mex$ 385,663 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 23 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 574 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 89 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 198 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (Mex$ 557) | Mex$ 598 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 74 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 60 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 68 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 36 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 35 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 237 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Jamaica | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (Mex$ 877) | Mex$ 357 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 156 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (Mex$ 1,225) | Mex$ 765 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 161 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 79 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 46 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (Mex$ 2,775) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 363% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (Mex$ 1,798) | Mex$ 860 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 78 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,872 prices entered by 968 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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