Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$1,387 (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$1,331 (£7) | £8 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$857 (£4.37) | £4.26 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$590 (£3.01) | £1.20 | + 150% | |
12 eggs, large | J$1,198 (£6) | £3.63 | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$449 (£2.29) | £2.28 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,096 (£5.58) | £5.34 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,137 (£5.79) | £2.13 | + 172% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$766 (£3.90) | £0.89 | + 337% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$387 (£1.97) | £1.97 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,435 (£12) | £10 | + 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | J$365 (£1.86) | £2.36 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$257 (£1.31) | £1.04 | + 25% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Jamaica is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$200,847 (£1,023) | £1,997 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$147,058 (£749) | £1,637 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$32,754 (£167) | £229 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$135,210 (£689) | £1,818 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$86,735 (£442) | £1,060 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$22,700 (£116) | £190 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$6,282 (£32) | £26 | + 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | J$37,333 (£190) | £324 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,276 (£78) | £83 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$3,109 (£16) | £7 | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$625 (£3.18) | £16 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Jamaica is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$10,485 (£53) | £73 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$9,625 (£49) | £32 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$12,063 (£61) | £81 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$11,035 (£56) | £83 | - 32% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Jamaica is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$2,883,590 (£14,694) | £25,126 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$239 (£1.22) | £1.44 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | J$7,357 (£37) | £85 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Jamaica is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,116 (£5.68) | £5.04 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,054 (£5.37) | £8 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,512 (£18) | £74 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$759 (£3.87) | £4.77 | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$515 (£2.63) | £1.97 | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,000 (£5.10) | £3.78 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | J$649 (£3.31) | £2.39 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | J$468 (£2.38) | £1.77 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$2,123 (£11) | £14 | - 23% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Jamaica is 8% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Jamaica | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$8,050 (£41) | £40 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | J$3,055 (£16) | £19 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £124 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$11,403 (£58) | £69 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,397 (£7) | £11 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$1,103 (£5.62) | £3.71 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$600 (£3.06) | £5.75 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$24,622 (£125) | £537 | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$115 (£0.59) | £0.28 | + 109% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | J$11,000 (£56) | £35 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$913 (£4.65) | £14 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,985 prices entered by 658 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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