- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$808 (руб 407) | руб 359 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$699 (руб 352) | руб 278 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$337 (руб 170) | руб 134 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$370 (руб 186) | руб 65 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$385 (руб 194) | руб 81 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$292 (руб 147) | руб 138 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$614 (руб 309) | руб 310 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$912 (руб 459) | руб 93 | + 394% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$329 (руб 166) | руб 35 | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$216 (руб 109) | руб 60 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,010 (руб 1,013) | руб 532 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$197 (руб 99) | руб 96 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$247 (руб 124) | руб 32 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$173,805 (руб 87,559) | руб 75,087 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,304 (руб 31,891) | руб 39,678 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,501 (руб 5,794) | руб 6,137 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,789 (руб 40,196) | руб 38,444 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$46,297 (руб 23,323) | руб 24,360 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,088 (руб 4,074) | руб 3,704 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 (руб 2,529) | руб 478 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 (руб 31,443) | руб 26,419 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$21,679 (руб 10,921) | руб 6,120 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 (руб 812) | руб 403 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 (руб 253) | руб 509 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 (руб 2,851) | руб 5,511 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 (руб 2,996) | руб 3,037 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 (руб 4,104) | руб 5,637 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 (руб 2,872) | руб 7,478 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,722,770 (руб 1,875,448) | руб 1,208,140 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 (руб 81) | руб 43 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 (руб 2,670) | руб 1,702 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 (руб 462) | руб 324 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 (руб 1,700) | руб 508 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 (руб 1,735) | руб 1,237 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 (руб 475) | руб 230 | + 107% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 (руб 168) | руб 166 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 (руб 262) | руб 211 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 (руб 143) | руб 71 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 (руб 110) | руб 104 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$963 (руб 485) | руб 515 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,952 (руб 1,991) | руб 1,688 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 (руб 1,307) | руб 682 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 (руб 2,094) | руб 5,430 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 (руб 4,109) | руб 3,292 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 (руб 433) | руб 379 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 (руб 266) | руб 177 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$320 (руб 161) | руб 234 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$82,245 (руб 41,433) | руб 31,513 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.86 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 (руб 4,550) | руб 3,232 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$720 (руб 363) | руб 140 | + 160% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 38% more expensive than in Russia
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