Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,701 (руб 838) | руб 494 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,043 (руб 514) | руб 361 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (руб 422) | руб 213 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (руб 290) | руб 86 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$763 (руб 376) | руб 137 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$331 (руб 163) | руб 208 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$2,200 (руб 1,083) | руб 441 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (руб 560) | руб 128 | + 339% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (руб 377) | руб 58 | + 545% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$403 (руб 199) | руб 84 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,300 (руб 1,133) | руб 692 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (руб 180) | руб 175 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$218 (руб 107) | руб 43 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$292,209 (руб 143,899) | руб 102,249 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$172,831 (руб 85,111) | руб 56,047 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$15,585 (руб 7,675) | руб 7,760 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$125,227 (руб 61,668) | руб 52,573 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$79,492 (руб 39,146) | руб 33,044 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$9,609 (руб 4,732) | руб 5,587 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$8,500 (руб 4,186) | руб 958 | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$40,000 (руб 19,698) | руб 20,885 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$20,507 (руб 10,099) | руб 7,221 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (руб 1,531) | руб 548 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$771 (руб 380) | руб 618 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (руб 5,163) | руб 6,816 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$5,234 (руб 2,578) | руб 3,176 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,000 (руб 4,925) | руб 7,907 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (руб 5,434) | руб 6,921 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$5,400,000 (руб 2,659,240) | руб 2,485,230 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$209 (руб 103) | руб 56 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,000 (руб 3,447) | руб 2,313 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,200 (руб 591) | руб 270 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (руб 519) | руб 515 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$5,273 (руб 2,597) | руб 1,977 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (руб 374) | руб 320 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$413 (руб 203) | руб 187 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$611 (руб 301) | руб 172 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$500 (руб 246) | руб 123 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$254 (руб 125) | руб 132 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,000 (руб 985) | руб 589 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Jamaica | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,000 (руб 2,955) | руб 1,593 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$3,127 (руб 1,540) | руб 680 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$5,000 (руб 2,462) | руб 6,005 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$20,000 (руб 9,849) | руб 3,237 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,408 (руб 693) | руб 473 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,200 (руб 591) | руб 177 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$400 (руб 197) | руб 236 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (руб 12,125) | руб 50,539 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (руб 57) | руб 23 | + 143% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$17,148 (руб 8,445) | руб 3,349 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$955 (руб 470) | руб 197 | + 139% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,799 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 59% more expensive than in Russia
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