Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,597 (₨2,853) | ₨802 | + 256% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$987 (₨1,763) | ₨1,160 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (₨1,532) | ₨585 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (₨1,054) | ₨227 | + 364% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$763 (₨1,363) | ₨309 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$331 (₨591) | ₨158 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$2,200 (₨3,931) | ₨977 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (₨2,031) | ₨266 | + 663% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (₨1,369) | ₨103 | + 1234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$452 (₨808) | ₨630 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (₨4,351) | ₨2,786 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (₨653) | ₨243 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (₨390) | ₨146 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$263,481 (₨470,784) | ₨93,306 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$141,696 (₨253,180) | ₨55,839 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$19,937 (₨35,623) | ₨20,080 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$125,227 (₨223,754) | ₨79,128 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$79,492 (₨142,035) | ₨39,248 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$9,609 (₨17,169) | ₨16,807 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,337 (₨11,322) | ₨2,605 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$40,000 (₨71,471) | ₨61,383 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (₨36,642) | ₨29,384 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (₨5,555) | ₨1,214 | + 358% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (₨1,117) | ₨2,976 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (₨18,734) | ₨4,498 | + 317% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (₨9,352) | ₨9,724 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (₨17,868) | ₨12,486 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (₨19,717) | ₨13,517 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 119% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (₨5,152,354) | ₨2,800,000 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$220 (₨393) | ₨272 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (₨12,507) | ₨3,752 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (₨2,144) | ₨230 | + 834% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (₨1,883) | ₨838 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,638 (₨6,500) | ₨3,307 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (₨1,356) | ₨1,222 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (₨737) | ₨649 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (₨1,091) | ₨557 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (₨893) | ₨396 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (₨453) | ₨217 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,655 (₨2,957) | ₨495 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$5,581 (₨9,972) | ₨3,859 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (₨5,588) | ₨1,827 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (₨8,934) | ₨6,844 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,387 (₨14,986) | ₨8,435 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (₨2,515) | ₨2,877 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (₨1,970) | ₨566 | + 248% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$492 (₨880) | ₨836 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (₨43,993) | ₨149,999 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (₨205) | ₨255 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$6,568 (₨11,735) | ₨5,305 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$955 (₨1,707) | ₨637 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan
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