- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$752 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 118 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$659 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 95 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$320 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 66 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$377 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 19 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$345 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 31 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$321 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 20 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 62 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$854 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 37 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$316 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 24 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$224 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,815 (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 223 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$194 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$172 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$162,483 (Mex$ 26,187) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$55,380 (Mex$ 8,926) | Mex$ 10,435 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$13,577 (Mex$ 2,188) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$75,025 (Mex$ 12,092) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$35,731 (Mex$ 5,759) | Mex$ 6,623 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,611 (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,218 (Mex$ 841) | Mex$ 383 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,649 (Mex$ 10,258) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$17,547 (Mex$ 2,828) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,167 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 104 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 89 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,328 (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 801 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,865 (Mex$ 784) | Mex$ 660 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,767 (Mex$ 1,413) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,399 (Mex$ 1,354) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,825,000 (Mex$ 616,476) | Mex$ 312,963 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,050 (Mex$ 814) | Mex$ 466 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$881 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 77 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,267 (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 186 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,334 (Mex$ 537) | Mex$ 543 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,029 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 68 | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$453 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 49 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$667 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 53 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 28 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$225 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 29 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$825 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 123 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,339 (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 383 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,493 (Mex$ 402) | Mex$ 136 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,667 (Mex$ 591) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$6,500 (Mex$ 1,048) | Mex$ 742 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$916 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 102 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$565 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 55 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$451 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 45 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$92,401 (Mex$ 14,892) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (Mex$ 1.34) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,333 (Mex$ 1,504) | Mex$ 715 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 52 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,608 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 46% more expensive than in Mexico
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