- Cost of Living
- Jamaica
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$722 ($5.44) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | J$653 ($4.92) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$307 ($2.31) | $4.56 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$377 ($2.84) | $0.90 | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$336 ($2.53) | $3.19 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$280 ($2.11) | $3.99 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$608 ($4.58) | $6 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$928 ($7) | $3.36 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$266 ($2.01) | $1.61 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$327 ($2.47) | $3.21 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$1,788 ($13) | $15 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | J$203 ($1.53) | $1.93 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$196 ($1.48) | $2.13 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | J$159,041 ($1,198) | $2,030 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | J$70,729 ($533) | $1,559 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$12,585 ($95) | $177 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | J$79,656 ($600) | $1,570 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | J$42,673 ($322) | $1,116 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | J$9,346 ($70) | $122 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | J$4,820 ($36) | $48 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | J$60,787 ($458) | $335 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$15,890 ($120) | $120 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$2,043 ($15) | $11 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$359 ($2.71) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | J$4,151 ($31) | $47 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | J$4,456 ($34) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$7,744 ($58) | $85 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$5,300 ($40) | $115 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Jamaica is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | J$3,461,540 ($26,080) | $22,215 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$151 ($1.14) | $0.76 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$4,300 ($32) | $85 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$1,197 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$2,267 ($17) | $19 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,959 ($22) | $113 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | J$1,194 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$453 ($3.41) | $3.49 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$766 ($5.77) | $5.05 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$380 ($2.86) | $3.40 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$225 ($1.70) | $1.85 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$825 ($6) | $21 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$3,962 ($30) | $44 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,299 ($17) | $25 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$3,667 ($28) | $171 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$6,935 ($52) | $79 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$1,000 ($8) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$504 ($3.80) | $4.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$338 ($2.54) | $5.83 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | J$92,401 ($696) | $429 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$8 ($0.06) | $0.32 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$7,871 ($59) | $53 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | J$1,033 ($8) | $8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,925 prices entered by 14,048 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 38% cheaper than in United States
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