Cost of Living in Jamaica

Summary of cost of living in Jamaica:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 86.54 kr 54.09-180.30
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 793.30 kr 504.83-1,442.37
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 88.34 kr 72.12-108.18
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 28.85 kr 18.03-56.76
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 36.06 kr 28.85-57.69
Cappuccino (regular) 41.20 kr 14.42-72.12
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 14.83 kr 10.82-27.87
Water (12 oz small bottle) 9.40 kr 7.21-18.03
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 146.73 kr 95.55-218.40
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 29.16 kr 16.23-43.27
Rice (white), (1 lb) 7.29 kr 3.61-14.42
Eggs (regular) (12) 38.38 kr 16.72-56.25
Local Cheese (1 lb) 55.36 kr 18.03-130.85
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 34.98 kr 13.08-62.16
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 41.29 kr 14.72-129.81
Apples (1 lb) 33.35 kr 9.81-81.78
Banana (1 lb) 16.33 kr 8.18-28.85
Oranges (1 lb) 19.37 kr 8.18-72.12
Tomato (1 lb) 12.99 kr 5.34-28.85
Potato (1 lb) 12.38 kr 4.91-26.17
Onion (1 lb) 10.97 kr 5.77-21.64
Lettuce (1 head) 27.65 kr 12.98-44.80
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 14.26 kr 7.21-25.24
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 129.81 kr 72.12-216.35
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 28.82 kr 17.03-38.24
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 35.87 kr 18.03-46.88
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 108.18 kr 100.97-216.35
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 10.82 kr 7.21-12.98
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 534.62 kr 259.63-865.42
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 10.82 kr 10.82-21.64
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 58.03 kr 52.23-58.03
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 86.54 kr 52.21-108.18
Gasoline (1 gallon) 55.80 kr 49.05-64.91
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 483,192.75 kr 432,709.92-504,828.24
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 362,995.55 kr 324,532.44-432,709.92
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 1,538.38 kr 735.61-2,383.91
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 256.87 kr 209.14-360.59
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 547.90 kr 397.29-713.97
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 682.35 kr 324.53-1,081.77
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 158.06 kr 64.91-216.35
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 129.81 kr 108.18-158.66
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 2,393.26 kr 721.18-5,408.87
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 27,765.55 kr 10,817.75-108,177.48
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 309.51 kr 180.30-576.95
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 276.45 kr 144.24-540.89
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 767.08 kr 360.59-1,009.66
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 950.65 kr 360.59-1,442.37
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 7,750.15 kr 3,605.92-12,981.30
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 4,469.31 kr 2,163.55-8,654.20
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 17,772.15 kr 6,490.65-33,174.43
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 11,420.31 kr 5,408.87-21,635.50
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 2,423.72 kr 1,874.15-3,245.30
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,131.98 kr 1,930.66-2,524.12
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 7,969.98 kr
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 8.75 5.00-12.50

Prices in Jamaica

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Last update: January 2025
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