Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 180% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 180% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,701 (17,174 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,043 (10,531 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (8,655 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (5,954 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 421% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$763 (7,703 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$331 (3,339 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$2,200 (22,212 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (11,477 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (7,736 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$403 (4,070 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,300 (23,221 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (3,688 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (2,204 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$292,209 (2,950,197 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$172,831 (1,744,934 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$15,585 (157,348 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$125,227 (1,264,315 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$79,492 (802,566 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$9,609 (97,013 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$8,500 (85,818 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$40,000 (403,848 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (207,043 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (31,387 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1331% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$771 (7,787 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 262% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 262% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (105,854 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 522% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (52,844 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (100,962 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (111,412 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$5,400,000 (54,519,417 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 990% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$209 (2,107 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (70,673 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (12,115 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (10,642 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 502% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$5,273 (53,241 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (7,664 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (4,165 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (6,164 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (5,048 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (2,560 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,000 (20,192 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 456% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Jamaica | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (60,577 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (31,572 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (50,481 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$20,000 (201,924 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 380% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (14,211 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,200 (12,115 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (4,038 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (248,584 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (1,161 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$17,148 (173,133 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 407% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$955 (9,643 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria
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