Cost of living in Jamaica compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jamaica is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | J$730 ($4.79) | $15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | J$844 ($5.53) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | J$474 ($3.10) | $4.27 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | J$419 ($2.74) | $0.88 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | J$589 ($3.86) | $2.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | J$700 ($4.59) | $4.18 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | J$1,047 ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | J$421 ($2.76) | $3.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | J$426 ($2.79) | $1.76 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | J$309 ($2.03) | $3.11 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | J$2,508 ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | J$243 ($1.59) | $1.99 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | J$310 ($2.03) | $2.18 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Jamaica is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | J$101,907 ($668) | $2,190 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | J$63,798 ($418) | $1,581 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | J$18,964 ($124) | $179 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | J$98,759 ($647) | $1,543 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | J$44,482 ($291) | $1,142 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | J$10,874 ($71) | $113 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | J$5,944 ($39) | $52 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | J$50,500 ($331) | $272 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | J$14,622 ($96) | $127 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | J$948 ($6) | $11 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | J$494 ($3.24) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Jamaica is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | J$8,388 ($55) | $47 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | J$4,000 ($26) | $42 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | J$10,687 ($70) | $86 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | J$10,271 ($67) | $107 | - 37% | |
| 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$3,310,290 ($21,689) | $23,507 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | J$227 ($1.49) | $0.66 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | J$6,449 ($42) | $74 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Jamaica is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | J$667 ($4.37) | $7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | J$1,200 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | J$2,457 ($16) | $111 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | J$400 ($2.62) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | J$847 ($5.55) | $3.45 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | J$1,900 ($12) | $4.86 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | J$362 ($2.37) | $3.66 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | J$126 ($0.83) | $1.81 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | J$1,453 ($10) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jamaica is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | J$6,072 ($40) | $47 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | J$2,616 ($17) | $25 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | J$4,000 ($26) | $197 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | J$13,868 ($91) | $78 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | J$754 ($4.94) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | J$495 ($3.24) | $4.94 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | J$362 ($2.37) | $5.65 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | J$54,890 ($360) | $427 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | J$5.99 ($0.04) | $0.25 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | J$5,579 ($37) | $49 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | J$786 ($5.15) | $8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,263 prices entered by 4,198 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jamaica is 36% cheaper than in United States
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