- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$665 ($4.93) | $14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$634 ($4.69) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$276 ($2.04) | $4.62 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$318 ($2.36) | $0.90 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$355 ($2.63) | $3.23 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$336 ($2.49) | $3.99 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$549 ($4.07) | $6 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 ($7) | $3.38 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 ($1.93) | $1.63 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 ($1.67) | $3.07 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 ($15) | $15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$223 ($1.66) | $1.93 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 ($1.77) | $2.13 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$106,088 ($786) | $2,028 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$100,117 ($742) | $1,570 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$10,601 ($79) | $177 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$94,750 ($702) | $1,581 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 ($316) | $1,119 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 ($69) | $124 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 ($39) | $48 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 ($391) | $337 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 ($139) | $120 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 ($15) | $11 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 ($2.78) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,342 ($32) | $48 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 ($25) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 ($42) | $85 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 ($39) | $116 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,450,000 ($25,565) | $22,025 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 ($1.08) | $0.74 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 ($43) | $85 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 ($16) | $18 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 ($21) | $112 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 ($2.62) | $3.51 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 ($6) | $5.05 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 ($2.73) | $3.45 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 ($1.96) | $1.85 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 ($30) | $44 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,014 ($15) | $25 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 ($32) | $166 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 ($52) | $79 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 ($5.70) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 ($4.10) | $4.85 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 ($1.64) | $5.83 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 ($538) | $429 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 ($0.06) | $0.32 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 ($77) | $53 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 ($8) | $8 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00741
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 39% cheaper than in United States
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