Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$793 (руб 362) | руб 380 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$746 (руб 341) | руб 256 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$498 (руб 228) | руб 141 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$344 (руб 157) | руб 67 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$412 (руб 188) | руб 87 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$272 (руб 124) | руб 150 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$737 (руб 337) | руб 320 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$672 (руб 307) | руб 95 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (руб 150) | руб 33 | + 358% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$238 (руб 109) | руб 61 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,347 (руб 1,072) | руб 530 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$171 (руб 78) | руб 94 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 (руб 142) | руб 32 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$142,797 (руб 65,230) | руб 74,632 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$64,721 (руб 29,565) | руб 43,484 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$14,805 (руб 6,763) | руб 6,636 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$84,981 (руб 38,820) | руб 39,395 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$47,991 (руб 21,922) | руб 25,004 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$9,553 (руб 4,364) | руб 4,110 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$13,343 (руб 6,095) | руб 417 | + 1362% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$55,652 (руб 25,422) | руб 24,777 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$32,810 (руб 14,988) | руб 5,517 | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,684 (руб 769) | руб 430 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$635 (руб 290) | руб 724 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,241 (руб 1,938) | руб 5,782 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,648 (руб 2,123) | руб 2,885 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,911 (руб 3,614) | руб 5,928 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,978 (руб 5,015) | руб 6,846 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,983,690 (руб 1,819,769) | руб 1,412,860 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$159 (руб 72) | руб 45 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,335 (руб 2,894) | руб 1,906 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$579 (руб 264) | руб 502 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$4,180 (руб 1,909) | руб 585 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,507 (руб 1,602) | руб 1,351 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$730 (руб 333) | руб 238 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$720 (руб 329) | руб 155 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$430 (руб 196) | руб 198 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$325 (руб 149) | руб 69 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$239 (руб 109) | руб 98 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,116 (руб 510) | руб 603 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 25% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,690 (руб 2,143) | руб 1,770 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,409 (руб 1,557) | руб 610 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,547 (руб 2,077) | руб 6,547 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$9,695 (руб 4,429) | руб 3,282 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$731 (руб 334) | руб 431 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$431 (руб 197) | руб 218 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$323 (руб 148) | руб 241 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$78,856 (руб 36,022) | руб 30,673 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$17 (руб 8) | руб 2.68 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$8,335 (руб 3,807) | руб 3,340 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$857 (руб 391) | руб 150 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Russia
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