Cost of living in Jamaica
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 4 cities in Jamaica, such as
Mandeville,
Montego Bay,
Kingston,
Negril,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Jamaica, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.41
$815.91
|
$3.26
-
$8.41
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.69
$858.86
|
$5.22
-
$6.91
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
$146.42
|
$0.68
-
$1.75
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.70
$105.10
|
$0.45
-
$1.45
|
Jamaica - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.37
$357.11
|
$1.73
-
$3.17
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.07
$764.74
|
$3.01
-
$12.63
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.52
$1,587.39
|
$8.12
-
$15.18
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.56
$386.00
|
$1.49
-
$4.36
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.80
$422.07
|
$1.12
-
$4.43
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.95
$444.52
|
$1.82
-
$4.56
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.22
$183.97
|
$0.74
-
$2.17
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.42
$213.58
|
$0.75
-
$2.15
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.87
$131.36
|
$0.48
-
$1.96
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.00
$151.18
|
$0.62
-
$1.88
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
$171.49
|
$0.69
-
$2.19
|
Jamaica - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
$669.52
|
$3.57
-
$6.09
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$47.13
$7,109.14
|
$23.38
-
$65.82
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,170.17
$5,455,801.58
|
$29,327.17
-
$45,620.04
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.21
$3,199.75
|
$10.30
-
$25.22
|
Jamaica - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$37.78
$5,698.54
|
$29.17
-
$71.61
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$351.93
$53,083.47
|
$268.83
-
$592.55
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$225.11
$33,955.40
|
$143.38
-
$338.89
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$66.25
$9,993.61
|
$42.86
-
$128.78
|
Jamaica - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$208.06
$31,383.15
|
$135.56
-
$456.20
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,071.75
$463,333.54
|
$2,626.41
-
$4,464.25
|
Jamaica - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.76
$266.14
|
$1.17
-
$3.49
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.79
$421.30
|
$1.09
-
$4.86
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.47
$1,277.94
|
$4.30
-
$9.78
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.16
$4,851.66
|
$22.81
-
$53.20
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.63
$1,150.14
|
$6.00
-
$12.63
|
Jamaica - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$29.90
$4,509.29
|
$15.64
-
$52.14
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$18.68
$2,817.19
|
$11.73
-
$40.15
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$51.38
$7,749.53
|
$31.93
-
$81.46
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$61.70
$9,305.99
|
$28.68
-
$110.79
|
Jamaica - Cost of clothing
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