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Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$785 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$732 ($5.67) | $8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$441 ($3.41) | $4.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$368 ($2.85) | $0.88 | + 225% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$407 ($3.15) | $3.20 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$251 ($1.94) | $3.96 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$668 ($5.17) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$749 ($5.80) | $3.34 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$281 ($2.17) | $1.59 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$250 ($1.94) | $3.64 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,323 ($18) | $15 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$203 ($1.57) | $1.92 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$259 ($2.00) | $2.15 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$166,134 ($1,286) | $2,044 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,298 ($505) | $1,542 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,717 ($98) | $178 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$86,559 ($670) | $1,514 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$48,750 ($377) | $1,090 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$8,938 ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,019 ($39) | $48 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$62,414 ($483) | $323 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,601 ($152) | $121 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 ($12) | $11 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$501 ($3.88) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,493 ($43) | $47 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$6,202 ($48) | $44 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,168 ($63) | $86 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$8,559 ($66) | $113 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,847,730 ($29,780) | $22,243 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 ($1.25) | $0.78 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 ($45) | $85 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,029 ($23) | $18 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,191 ($25) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,045 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$666 ($5.15) | $3.43 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$602 ($4.66) | $5.08 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$192 ($1.48) | $3.47 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$251 ($1.94) | $1.84 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,058 ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,394 ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,595 ($20) | $25 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,156 ($32) | $172 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,782 ($68) | $78 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$819 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$504 ($3.90) | $4.92 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$342 ($2.65) | $5.92 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$94,163 ($729) | $419 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,448 ($73) | $50 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$853 ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in United States
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