Cost of Living Comparison Between Jamaica and Mexico 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 29.0% lower than in Jamaica (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 25.1% lower than in Jamaica | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 9.7% lower than in Jamaica | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 12.0% lower than in Jamaica | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 34.9% lower than in Jamaica | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 26.2% higher than in Jamaica | |
Restaurants | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
1,200.00 J$ (152.03 MXN) |
1,578.65 J$ (200.00 MXN) |
+31.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
10,000.00 J$ (1,266.90 MXN) |
6,314.61 J$ (800.00 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
1,275.00 J$ (161.53 MXN) |
1,183.99 J$ (150.00 MXN) |
-7.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
400.00 J$ (50.68 MXN) |
355.20 J$ (45.00 MXN) |
-11.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
500.00 J$ (63.35 MXN) |
631.46 J$ (80.00 MXN) |
+26.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
588.11 J$ (74.51 MXN) |
491.93 J$ (62.32 MXN) |
-16.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
200.00 J$ (25.34 MXN) |
188.78 J$ (23.92 MXN) |
-5.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
126.81 J$ (16.07 MXN) |
139.41 J$ (17.66 MXN) |
+9.9 % |
Markets | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
2,069.39 J$ (262.17 MXN) |
840.77 J$ (106.52 MXN) |
-59.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
407.63 J$ (51.64 MXN) |
353.78 J$ (44.82 MXN) |
-13.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
109.42 J$ (13.86 MXN) |
117.93 J$ (14.94 MXN) |
+7.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
525.93 J$ (66.63 MXN) |
359.67 J$ (45.57 MXN) |
-31.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
928.89 J$ (117.68 MXN) |
581.69 J$ (73.69 MXN) |
-37.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
536.77 J$ (68.00 MXN) |
513.48 J$ (65.05 MXN) |
-4.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
594.69 J$ (75.34 MXN) |
727.05 J$ (92.11 MXN) |
+22.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
475.48 J$ (60.24 MXN) |
186.26 J$ (23.60 MXN) |
-60.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
254.44 J$ (32.23 MXN) |
97.57 J$ (12.36 MXN) |
-61.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
292.55 J$ (37.06 MXN) |
124.39 J$ (15.76 MXN) |
-57.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
167.96 J$ (21.28 MXN) |
122.26 J$ (15.49 MXN) |
-27.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
174.51 J$ (22.11 MXN) |
135.25 J$ (17.13 MXN) |
-22.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
150.87 J$ (19.11 MXN) |
132.39 J$ (16.77 MXN) |
-12.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
379.17 J$ (48.04 MXN) |
190.11 J$ (24.08 MXN) |
-49.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
208.00 J$ (26.35 MXN) |
150.67 J$ (19.09 MXN) |
-27.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,800.00 J$ (228.04 MXN) |
1,578.65 J$ (200.00 MXN) |
-12.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
401.07 J$ (50.81 MXN) |
237.18 J$ (30.05 MXN) |
-40.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
497.78 J$ (63.06 MXN) |
430.65 J$ (54.56 MXN) |
-13.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1,500.00 J$ (190.04 MXN) |
631.46 J$ (80.00 MXN) |
-57.9 % |
Transportation | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
150.00 J$ (19.00 MXN) |
94.72 J$ (12.00 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
7,413.04 J$ (939.16 MXN) |
3,946.63 J$ (500.00 MXN) |
-46.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 J$ (19.00 MXN) |
394.66 J$ (50.00 MXN) |
+163.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
804.67 J$ (101.94 MXN) |
508.12 J$ (64.37 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
1,325.00 J$ (167.86 MXN) |
1,578.65 J$ (200.00 MXN) |
+19.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
776.53 J$ (98.38 MXN) |
729.87 J$ (92.47 MXN) |
-6.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
6,000,000.00 J$ (760,141.83 MXN) |
3,157,266.07 J$ (399,995.00 MXN) |
-47.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
5,033,333.33 J$ (637,674.53 MXN) |
3,410,822.42 J$ (432,118.13 MXN) |
-32.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
20,951.59 J$ (2,654.36 MXN) |
9,529.80 J$ (1,207.33 MXN) |
-54.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
3,688.33 J$ (467.28 MXN) |
3,484.01 J$ (441.39 MXN) |
-5.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
7,568.70 J$ (958.88 MXN) |
4,201.26 J$ (532.26 MXN) |
-44.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
9,153.85 J$ (1,159.70 MXN) |
5,174.74 J$ (655.59 MXN) |
-43.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
2,191.67 J$ (277.66 MXN) |
2,735.97 J$ (346.62 MXN) |
+24.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
2,000.00 J$ (253.38 MXN) |
710.39 J$ (90.00 MXN) |
-64.5 % |
Childcare | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
37,074.07 J$ (4,696.93 MXN) |
36,728.43 J$ (4,653.14 MXN) |
-0.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
522,500.00 J$ (66,195.68 MXN) |
841,407.79 J$ (106,598.21 MXN) |
+61.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
4,153.85 J$ (526.25 MXN) |
7,888.78 J$ (999.43 MXN) |
+89.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
3,800.00 J$ (481.42 MXN) |
6,074.80 J$ (769.62 MXN) |
+59.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
10,615.38 J$ (1,344.87 MXN) |
13,622.48 J$ (1,725.84 MXN) |
+28.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
12,961.54 J$ (1,642.10 MXN) |
12,942.06 J$ (1,639.63 MXN) |
-0.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
105,548.42 J$ (13,371.96 MXN) |
97,660.34 J$ (12,372.62 MXN) |
-7.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
58,750.00 J$ (7,443.06 MXN) |
68,793.51 J$ (8,715.47 MXN) |
+17.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
227,620.60 J$ (28,837.32 MXN) |
187,332.05 J$ (23,733.15 MXN) |
-17.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
145,449.32 J$ (18,427.02 MXN) |
131,376.81 J$ (16,644.17 MXN) |
-9.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
35,509.68 J$ (4,498.73 MXN) |
27,607.02 J$ (3,497.54 MXN) |
-22.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
30,654.61 J$ (3,883.64 MXN) |
19,355.68 J$ (2,452.18 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Jamaica Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
113,238.15 J$ (14,346.18 MXN) |
107,046.06 J$ (13,561.70 MXN) |
-5.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.75 | 11.45 | +30.9 % |
| Last update: | February 2025 | April 2025 | |
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