Cost of Living Comparison Between Mexico and Jamaica 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Jamaica is 37.6% higher than in Mexico (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Jamaica is 29.3% higher than in Mexico | |
| Rent Prices in Jamaica are 4.2% higher than in Mexico | |
| Restaurant Prices in Jamaica are 13.4% higher than in Mexico | |
| Groceries Prices in Jamaica are 45.4% higher than in Mexico | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Jamaica is 24.3% lower than in Mexico | |
Restaurants | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
180.00 MXN (1,462.61 J$) |
147.68 MXN (1,200.00 J$) |
-18.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
795.00 MXN (6,459.85 J$) |
1,230.68 MXN (10,000.00 J$) |
+54.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
150.00 MXN (1,218.84 J$) |
147.68 MXN (1,200.00 J$) |
-1.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
45.00 MXN (365.65 J$) |
49.23 MXN (400.00 J$) |
+9.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
75.00 MXN (609.42 J$) |
73.84 MXN (600.00 J$) |
-1.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
59.20 MXN (481.05 J$) |
65.70 MXN (533.88 J$) |
+11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
22.55 MXN (183.27 J$) |
25.26 MXN (205.24 J$) |
+12.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
16.74 MXN (135.99 J$) |
16.98 MXN (137.99 J$) |
+1.5 % |
Markets | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
103.46 MXN (840.64 J$) |
261.30 MXN (2,123.20 J$) |
+152.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
43.23 MXN (351.31 J$) |
47.92 MXN (389.38 J$) |
+10.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
14.47 MXN (117.59 J$) |
11.81 MXN (95.97 J$) |
-18.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
43.64 MXN (354.57 J$) |
69.15 MXN (561.92 J$) |
+58.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
71.79 MXN (583.34 J$) |
101.24 MXN (822.60 J$) |
+41.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
64.79 MXN (526.43 J$) |
65.68 MXN (533.72 J$) |
+1.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
90.19 MXN (732.86 J$) |
74.61 MXN (606.27 J$) |
-17.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
22.83 MXN (185.48 J$) |
48.88 MXN (397.15 J$) |
+114.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
11.69 MXN (94.95 J$) |
26.74 MXN (217.29 J$) |
+128.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
14.69 MXN (119.37 J$) |
32.65 MXN (265.33 J$) |
+122.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
14.47 MXN (117.60 J$) |
23.51 MXN (191.05 J$) |
+62.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
16.72 MXN (135.89 J$) |
21.55 MXN (175.14 J$) |
+28.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
14.94 MXN (121.39 J$) |
19.34 MXN (157.15 J$) |
+29.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
23.06 MXN (187.34 J$) |
40.61 MXN (330.00 J$) |
+76.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
18.14 MXN (147.36 J$) |
22.69 MXN (184.38 J$) |
+25.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
200.00 MXN (1,625.12 J$) |
184.60 MXN (1,500.00 J$) |
-7.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
28.58 MXN (232.22 J$) |
49.91 MXN (405.59 J$) |
+74.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
50.30 MXN (408.71 J$) |
58.92 MXN (478.75 J$) |
+17.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
77.00 MXN (625.67 J$) |
178.45 MXN (1,450.00 J$) |
+131.8 % |
Transportation | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
12.00 MXN (97.51 J$) |
18.46 MXN (150.00 J$) |
+53.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
500.00 MXN (4,062.80 J$) |
861.48 MXN (7,000.00 J$) |
+72.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
50.00 MXN (406.28 J$) |
18.46 MXN (150.00 J$) |
-63.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
60.00 MXN (487.54 J$) |
99.03 MXN (804.67 J$) |
+65.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
180.00 MXN (1,462.61 J$) |
147.68 MXN (1,200.00 J$) |
-18.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
90.79 MXN (737.71 J$) |
95.97 MXN (779.84 J$) |
+5.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
390,000.00 MXN (3,168,982.05 J$) |
781,481.23 MXN (6,350,000.00 J$) |
+100.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
425,548.79 MXN (3,457,837.13 J$) |
655,776.15 MXN (5,328,571.43 J$) |
+54.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
1,217.16 MXN (9,890.17 J$) |
2,569.93 MXN (20,882.20 J$) |
+111.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
439.20 MXN (3,568.80 J$) |
426.70 MXN (3,467.19 J$) |
-2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
526.63 MXN (4,279.19 J$) |
915.74 MXN (7,440.92 J$) |
+73.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
663.02 MXN (5,387.44 J$) |
1,185.93 MXN (9,636.36 J$) |
+78.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
336.62 MXN (2,735.28 J$) |
249.83 MXN (2,030.00 J$) |
-25.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
90.00 MXN (731.30 J$) |
212.29 MXN (1,725.00 J$) |
+135.9 % |
Childcare | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
4,612.68 MXN (37,480.78 J$) |
3,902.28 MXN (31,708.33 J$) |
-15.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
97,112.87 MXN (789,099.82 J$) |
61,182.33 MXN (497,142.86 J$) |
-37.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
994.05 MXN (8,077.21 J$) |
589.70 MXN (4,791.67 J$) |
-40.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
766.45 MXN (6,227.82 J$) |
481.08 MXN (3,909.09 J$) |
-37.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,707.46 MXN (13,874.11 J$) |
1,292.21 MXN (10,500.00 J$) |
-24.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
1,566.99 MXN (12,732.71 J$) |
1,312.72 MXN (10,666.67 J$) |
-16.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
12,163.55 MXN (98,836.06 J$) |
12,035.99 MXN (97,799.58 J$) |
-1.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
8,432.69 MXN (68,520.60 J$) |
6,358.51 MXN (51,666.67 J$) |
-24.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
23,414.50 MXN (190,256.71 J$) |
27,838.12 MXN (226,201.31 J$) |
+18.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
16,228.74 MXN (131,868.20 J$) |
16,492.91 MXN (134,014.69 J$) |
+1.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,242.54 MXN (26,347.60 J$) |
3,943.57 MXN (32,043.86 J$) |
+21.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,283.98 MXN (18,558.72 J$) |
6,114.04 MXN (49,680.22 J$) |
+167.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Mexico Edit |
Jamaica Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
13,404.92 MXN (108,922.94 J$) |
13,121.58 MXN (106,620.64 J$) |
-2.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.44 | 9.13 | -20.2 % |
| Last update: | October 2024 | October 2024 | |
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