Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (8,328 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (4,790 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (2,707 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (1,750 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (1,949 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (1,178 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (4,032 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (3,949 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (2,445 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (1,021 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (8,746 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (1,015 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (827 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (816,575 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (560,698 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (106,178 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (629,161 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (388,408 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (74,439 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (17,758 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (158,137 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (39,380 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (10,464 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (2,146 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (12,947 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (17,819 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (39,366 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (19,258 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (9,585,121 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (716 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (26,369 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (1,272 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (7,258 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (14,831 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (2,280 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (1,547 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (2,055 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (1,950 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (1,404 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (6,992 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (23,375 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (7,508 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (32,642 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (4,144 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (2,396 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (975 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (73,942 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (276 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 1063% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (47,888 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (2,529 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 388% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 456 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria
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