- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$665 ($5.09) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$669 ($5.12) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$342 ($2.62) | $4.61 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$279 ($2.14) | $0.91 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$368 ($2.82) | $3.24 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$270 ($2.07) | $4.02 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$641 ($4.91) | $6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 ($7) | $3.39 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$261 ($2.00) | $1.65 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$225 ($1.73) | $2.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,045 ($16) | $15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$223 ($1.71) | $1.94 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$238 ($1.82) | $2.13 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$116,229 ($890) | $2,025 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$63,820 ($488) | $1,557 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$17,425 ($133) | $174 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$94,750 ($725) | $1,570 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 ($327) | $1,107 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 ($72) | $121 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$5,257 ($40) | $48 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$52,756 ($404) | $346 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$18,770 ($144) | $122 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 ($16) | $11 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$375 ($2.87) | $23 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,342 ($33) | $47 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$3,417 ($26) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$5,626 ($43) | $85 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 ($41) | $118 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$4,199,290 ($32,139) | $22,034 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$146 ($1.12) | $0.72 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$5,776 ($44) | $87 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$842 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,136 ($16) | $18 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,879 ($22) | $111 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$959 ($7) | $7 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$354 ($2.71) | $3.54 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$861 ($7) | $5.06 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$368 ($2.81) | $3.38 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$264 ($2.02) | $1.84 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,154 ($9) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$4,055 ($31) | $44 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,014 ($15) | $25 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,333 ($33) | $167 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$7,000 ($54) | $79 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$769 ($5.88) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$553 ($4.23) | $4.79 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$221 ($1.69) | $5.69 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$72,550 ($555) | $429 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 ($0.06) | $0.28 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$10,430 ($80) | $53 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00765
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JMD
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 35% cheaper than in United States
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