- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$808 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 119 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$699 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 96 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$337 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 65 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$370 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 19 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$385 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 31 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$292 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 64 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$912 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 38 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$216 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,010 (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 216 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$197 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$247 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$173,805 (Mex$ 25,456) | Mex$ 19,281 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,304 (Mex$ 9,272) | Mex$ 10,195 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,501 (Mex$ 1,684) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,789 (Mex$ 11,686) | Mex$ 12,158 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$46,297 (Mex$ 6,781) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,088 (Mex$ 1,185) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (Mex$ 735) | Mex$ 382 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (Mex$ 9,141) | Mex$ 8,054 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,679 (Mex$ 3,175) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 110 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 79 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 838 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 674 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (Mex$ 1,193) | Mex$ 1,525 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (Mex$ 835) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,722,770 (Mex$ 545,249) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (Mex$ 776) | Mex$ 455 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 77 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 181 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 545 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 72 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 50 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 55 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$963 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 127 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,952 (Mex$ 579) | Mex$ 379 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 138 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (Mex$ 609) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 750 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 103 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$320 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 45 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$82,245 (Mex$ 12,046) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (Mex$ 1,323) | Mex$ 757 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$720 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 52 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,373 prices entered by 1,170 different people.
Cost of living in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Mexico
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