Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 154% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$2,773 (руб 1,413) | руб 478 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,595 (руб 813) | руб 383 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$901 (руб 459) | руб 201 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$583 (руб 297) | руб 85 | + 249% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$649 (руб 331) | руб 118 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$392 (руб 200) | руб 190 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,343 (руб 684) | руб 431 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,315 (руб 670) | руб 114 | + 487% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$814 (руб 415) | руб 51 | + 720% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$340 (руб 173) | руб 80 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,912 (руб 1,484) | руб 726 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$338 (руб 172) | руб 148 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$275 (руб 140) | руб 44 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$271,907 (руб 138,593) | руб 88,260 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$186,704 (руб 95,164) | руб 53,559 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$35,356 (руб 18,021) | руб 9,374 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$209,501 (руб 106,784) | руб 45,680 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$129,334 (руб 65,922) | руб 28,184 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$24,787 (руб 12,634) | руб 6,168 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,913 (руб 3,014) | руб 495 | + 509% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$52,657 (руб 26,840) | руб 25,427 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$13,113 (руб 6,684) | руб 10,146 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,485 (руб 1,776) | руб 626 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$715 (руб 364) | руб 1,017 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$4,311 (руб 2,197) | руб 5,476 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,933 (руб 3,024) | руб 3,659 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$13,108 (руб 6,681) | руб 7,865 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$6,413 (руб 3,269) | руб 8,501 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,191,700 (руб 1,626,828) | руб 2,157,330 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$238 (руб 122) | руб 51 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$8,780 (руб 4,475) | руб 2,232 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$424 (руб 216) | руб 511 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,417 (руб 1,232) | руб 686 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$4,938 (руб 2,517) | руб 1,858 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (руб 387) | руб 385 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (руб 263) | руб 259 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$684 (руб 349) | руб 285 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (руб 331) | руб 111 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (руб 238) | руб 156 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,328 (руб 1,187) | руб 823 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$7,783 (руб 3,967) | руб 1,781 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,500 (руб 1,274) | руб 700 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,058 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$10,869 (руб 5,540) | руб 3,872 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,380 (руб 703) | руб 469 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$798 (руб 407) | руб 218 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$325 (руб 165) | руб 272 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (руб 12,550) | руб 70,646 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$92 (руб 47) | руб 2.99 | + 1470% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$15,946 (руб 8,128) | руб 4,350 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$842 (руб 429) | руб 206 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,469 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 77% more expensive than in Russia
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