Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$864 (руб 427) | руб 406 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$835 (руб 413) | руб 283 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 (руб 234) | руб 144 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$439 (руб 217) | руб 65 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$565 (руб 279) | руб 88 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 (руб 346) | руб 130 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,000 (руб 495) | руб 333 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$366 (руб 181) | руб 107 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$500 (руб 247) | руб 34 | + 632% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$301 (руб 149) | руб 66 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,668 (руб 1,320) | руб 593 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$263 (руб 130) | руб 110 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$368 (руб 182) | руб 29 | + 529% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$110,966 (руб 54,884) | руб 68,217 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 (руб 31,555) | руб 38,434 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 (руб 9,380) | руб 5,700 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$83,213 (руб 41,157) | руб 32,389 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 (руб 22,001) | руб 23,273 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$13,378 (руб 6,617) | руб 3,730 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,359 (руб 3,145) | руб 439 | + 617% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$53,438 (руб 26,431) | руб 24,196 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 (руб 7,232) | руб 6,604 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 (руб 469) | руб 413 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 (руб 244) | руб 811 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 (руб 4,149) | руб 4,784 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 (руб 1,978) | руб 2,535 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$11,810 (руб 5,841) | руб 5,645 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 (руб 5,080) | руб 6,989 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,310,290 (руб 1,637,275) | руб 1,246,400 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 (руб 112) | руб 47 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 (руб 3,190) | руб 1,609 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 71% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 (руб 330) | руб 451 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 (руб 594) | руб 549 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,814 (руб 1,392) | руб 1,290 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 (руб 198) | руб 307 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 (руб 419) | руб 183 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 (руб 940) | руб 213 | + 342% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 (руб 179) | руб 81 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 (руб 62) | руб 100 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 (руб 719) | руб 559 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 (руб 3,003) | руб 1,443 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 (руб 1,294) | руб 580 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 (руб 1,978) | руб 5,605 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 (руб 6,859) | руб 3,345 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 (руб 373) | руб 385 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 (руб 245) | руб 166 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 (руб 179) | руб 220 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 (руб 27,149) | руб 35,616 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 (руб 2.96) | руб 7 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 (руб 2,759) | руб 3,599 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 (руб 389) | руб 160 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,629 prices entered by 763 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.49460
RUB
/
JMD
Cost of living in Jamaica is 52% more expensive than in Russia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 153% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Albania is 21% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 12% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Russia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Russia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 150% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in Angola is 87% more expensive than in Russia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Russia