- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$739 ($5.77) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$678 ($5.29) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$305 ($2.38) | $4.53 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$373 ($2.91) | $0.89 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$388 ($3.03) | $3.17 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$301 ($2.35) | $4.01 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$580 ($4.53) | $6 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$1,037 ($8) | $3.33 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$349 ($2.72) | $1.60 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 ($1.75) | $3.44 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,896 ($15) | $15 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$181 ($1.41) | $1.91 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$237 ($1.85) | $2.13 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$180,862 ($1,412) | $2,041 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$65,782 ($514) | $1,581 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$11,954 ($93) | $177 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$66,616 ($520) | $1,586 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$39,612 ($309) | $1,128 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$7,663 ($60) | $121 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,838 ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$63,829 ($498) | $334 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$19,392 ($151) | $119 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$1,612 ($13) | $11 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$440 ($3.43) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$5,658 ($44) | $47 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$5,948 ($46) | $45 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$8,147 ($64) | $85 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,702 ($45) | $115 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,452,380 ($26,955) | $22,356 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$161 ($1.26) | $0.77 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,300 ($41) | $85 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$917 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$3,374 ($26) | $18 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$3,445 ($27) | $111 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$943 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$333 ($2.60) | $3.51 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$520 ($4.06) | $5.11 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$283 ($2.21) | $3.47 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$218 ($1.70) | $1.85 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$800 ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,372 ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,458 ($19) | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,150 ($32) | $173 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$8,157 ($64) | $79 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$859 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$528 ($4.12) | $4.87 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$294 ($2.30) | $5.87 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$68,777 ($537) | $424 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$10 ($0.08) | $0.34 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$9,031 ($71) | $54 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$736 ($5.75) | $8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,697 prices entered by 13,328 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 33% cheaper than in United States
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