Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 264% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (₨5,124) | ₨851 | + 502% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (₨2,947) | ₨952 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (₨1,666) | ₨348 | + 378% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (₨1,077) | ₨169 | + 536% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (₨1,199) | ₨282 | + 325% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (₨725) | ₨250 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (₨2,481) | ₨1,139 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (₨2,430) | ₨290 | + 737% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (₨1,504) | ₨122 | + 1128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (₨628) | ₨549 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (₨5,381) | ₨2,784 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (₨625) | ₨289 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (₨509) | ₨191 | + 166% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (₨502,405) | ₨115,670 | + 334% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (₨344,975) | ₨70,950 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (₨65,327) | ₨25,995 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (₨387,097) | ₨59,502 | + 551% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (₨238,972) | ₨50,821 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (₨45,799) | ₨20,152 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (₨10,926) | ₨2,097 | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (₨97,295) | ₨71,636 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (₨24,229) | ₨23,262 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (₨6,438) | ₨1,718 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (₨1,321) | ₨1,977 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (₨7,966) | ₨3,426 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (₨10,963) | ₨6,254 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (₨24,221) | ₨13,199 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (₨11,849) | ₨8,569 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (₨5,897,332) | ₨4,456,060 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (₨441) | ₨270 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (₨16,224) | ₨4,626 | + 251% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (₨783) | ₨1,015 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (₨4,465) | ₨1,391 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (₨9,125) | ₨3,667 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (₨1,403) | ₨521 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (₨952) | ₨922 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (₨1,264) | ₨736 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (₨1,200) | ₨249 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (₨864) | ₨242 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (₨4,302) | ₨860 | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 243% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Jamaica | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (₨14,381) | ₨3,545 | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (₨4,619) | ₨2,089 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (₨20,083) | ₨7,109 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (₨2,550) | ₨880 | + 190% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (₨1,474) | ₨669 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (₨600) | ₨1,106 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (₨45,494) | ₨119,622 | - 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (₨170) | ₨3.79 | + 4380% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (₨29,463) | ₨3,764 | + 683% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (₨1,556) | ₨415 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,880 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan
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