- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Russia
- Comparison
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$752 (руб 397) | руб 356 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$659 (руб 348) | руб 285 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$320 (руб 169) | руб 134 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$377 (руб 199) | руб 64 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$345 (руб 182) | руб 82 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$321 (руб 170) | руб 147 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (руб 324) | руб 311 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$854 (руб 451) | руб 94 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$316 (руб 167) | руб 35 | + 372% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$224 (руб 119) | руб 62 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,815 (руб 959) | руб 521 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$194 (руб 102) | руб 94 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$172 (руб 91) | руб 31 | + 189% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$162,483 (руб 85,830) | руб 75,543 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$55,380 (руб 29,254) | руб 40,653 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$13,577 (руб 7,172) | руб 6,212 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$75,025 (руб 39,631) | руб 38,306 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$35,731 (руб 18,874) | руб 24,990 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,611 (руб 4,020) | руб 3,886 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,218 (руб 2,756) | руб 481 | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,649 (руб 33,622) | руб 26,710 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$17,547 (руб 9,269) | руб 5,864 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,167 (руб 616) | руб 395 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 (руб 198) | руб 537 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,328 (руб 2,815) | руб 5,258 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,865 (руб 2,570) | руб 3,050 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,767 (руб 4,631) | руб 5,486 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,399 (руб 4,437) | руб 7,257 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 63% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,825,000 (руб 2,020,513) | руб 1,138,220 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$154 (руб 81) | руб 42 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,050 (руб 2,668) | руб 1,702 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$881 (руб 465) | руб 318 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,267 (руб 1,197) | руб 504 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,334 (руб 1,761) | руб 1,317 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,029 (руб 543) | руб 230 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$453 (руб 239) | руб 160 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$667 (руб 352) | руб 207 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 (руб 194) | руб 69 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$225 (руб 119) | руб 101 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$825 (руб 436) | руб 524 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,339 (руб 2,292) | руб 1,596 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,493 (руб 1,317) | руб 670 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,667 (руб 1,937) | руб 5,573 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$6,500 (руб 3,434) | руб 3,373 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$916 (руб 484) | руб 373 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$565 (руб 298) | руб 179 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$451 (руб 238) | руб 226 | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$92,401 (руб 48,810) | руб 31,480 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 (руб 4.40) | руб 4.91 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,333 (руб 4,930) | руб 3,130 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 (руб 545) | руб 137 | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,850 prices entered by 953 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 40% more expensive than in Russia
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