Cost of Living Comparison Between Jamaica and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 69.0% higher than in Jamaica (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 126.5% higher than in Jamaica | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 348.9% higher than in Jamaica | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 31.6% higher than in Jamaica | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 29.2% higher than in Jamaica | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 158.9% higher than in Jamaica | |
Restaurants | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
1,388.69 J$ (11.24 S$) |
1,728.99 J$ (14.00 S$) |
+24.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
10,000.00 J$ (80.97 S$) |
12,349.93 J$ (100.00 S$) |
+23.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
1,275.00 J$ (10.32 S$) |
1,234.99 J$ (10.00 S$) |
-3.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
400.00 J$ (3.24 S$) |
1,358.49 J$ (11.00 S$) |
+239.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
500.00 J$ (4.05 S$) |
1,481.99 J$ (12.00 S$) |
+196.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
592.22 J$ (4.80 S$) |
774.99 J$ (6.28 S$) |
+30.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
198.62 J$ (1.61 S$) |
268.70 J$ (2.18 S$) |
+35.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
123.80 J$ (1.00 S$) |
193.42 J$ (1.57 S$) |
+56.2 % |
Markets | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
2,060.53 J$ (16.68 S$) |
1,769.34 J$ (14.33 S$) |
-14.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
419.77 J$ (3.40 S$) |
337.38 J$ (2.73 S$) |
-19.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
104.27 J$ (0.84 S$) |
207.73 J$ (1.68 S$) |
+99.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
520.28 J$ (4.21 S$) |
526.38 J$ (4.26 S$) |
+1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
804.69 J$ (6.52 S$) |
1,393.31 J$ (11.28 S$) |
+73.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
558.46 J$ (4.52 S$) |
807.77 J$ (6.54 S$) |
+44.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
565.91 J$ (4.58 S$) |
1,574.27 J$ (12.75 S$) |
+178.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
449.37 J$ (3.64 S$) |
317.37 J$ (2.57 S$) |
-29.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
252.31 J$ (2.04 S$) |
210.46 J$ (1.70 S$) |
-16.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
298.95 J$ (2.42 S$) |
325.91 J$ (2.64 S$) |
+9.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
160.83 J$ (1.30 S$) |
195.43 J$ (1.58 S$) |
+21.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
169.58 J$ (1.37 S$) |
172.16 J$ (1.39 S$) |
+1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
146.57 J$ (1.19 S$) |
153.97 J$ (1.25 S$) |
+5.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
365.38 J$ (2.96 S$) |
294.58 J$ (2.39 S$) |
-19.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
204.38 J$ (1.65 S$) |
241.00 J$ (1.95 S$) |
+17.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
1,800.00 J$ (14.57 S$) |
3,704.98 J$ (30.00 S$) |
+105.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
401.83 J$ (3.25 S$) |
677.47 J$ (5.49 S$) |
+68.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
497.78 J$ (4.03 S$) |
821.91 J$ (6.66 S$) |
+65.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1,500.00 J$ (12.15 S$) |
2,068.61 J$ (16.75 S$) |
+37.9 % |
Transportation | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
150.00 J$ (1.21 S$) |
247.00 J$ (2.00 S$) |
+64.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
7,413.04 J$ (60.02 S$) |
14,819.92 J$ (120.00 S$) |
+99.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
150.00 J$ (1.21 S$) |
568.10 J$ (4.60 S$) |
+278.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
804.67 J$ (6.52 S$) |
198.75 J$ (1.61 S$) |
-75.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
1,200.00 J$ (9.72 S$) |
2,581.14 J$ (20.90 S$) |
+115.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
776.79 J$ (6.29 S$) |
1,335.48 J$ (10.81 S$) |
+71.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
6,000,000.00 J$ (48,583.27 S$) |
22,229,873.65 J$ (180,000.00 S$) |
+270.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
4,975,000.00 J$ (40,283.63 S$) |
20,437,301.26 J$ (165,485.16 S$) |
+310.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
22,708.98 J$ (183.88 S$) |
25,088.22 J$ (203.14 S$) |
+10.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
3,688.33 J$ (29.87 S$) |
2,894.65 J$ (23.44 S$) |
-21.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
7,537.82 J$ (61.04 S$) |
6,013.88 J$ (48.70 S$) |
-20.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
9,153.85 J$ (74.12 S$) |
18,358.00 J$ (148.65 S$) |
+100.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
2,191.67 J$ (17.75 S$) |
1,937.51 J$ (15.69 S$) |
-11.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
2,000.00 J$ (16.19 S$) |
1,852.49 J$ (15.00 S$) |
-7.4 % |
Childcare | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
37,366.67 J$ (302.57 S$) |
199,259.73 J$ (1,613.45 S$) |
+433.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
522,500.00 J$ (4,230.79 S$) |
4,710,433.57 J$ (38,141.38 S$) |
+801.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
4,115.38 J$ (33.32 S$) |
12,829.68 J$ (103.88 S$) |
+211.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
3,800.00 J$ (30.77 S$) |
6,807.06 J$ (55.12 S$) |
+79.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
10,615.38 J$ (85.96 S$) |
16,807.95 J$ (136.10 S$) |
+58.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
12,961.54 J$ (104.95 S$) |
19,850.91 J$ (160.74 S$) |
+53.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
100,225.65 J$ (811.55 S$) |
502,326.21 J$ (4,067.44 S$) |
+401.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
56,904.76 J$ (460.77 S$) |
361,020.04 J$ (2,923.26 S$) |
+534.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
237,022.05 J$ (1,919.22 S$) |
970,645.67 J$ (7,859.52 S$) |
+309.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
145,891.50 J$ (1,181.31 S$) |
590,431.75 J$ (4,780.85 S$) |
+304.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
35,551.14 J$ (287.87 S$) |
334,401.82 J$ (2,707.72 S$) |
+840.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
30,712.50 J$ (248.69 S$) |
222,101.44 J$ (1,798.40 S$) |
+623.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Jamaica Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
112,292.57 J$ (909.26 S$) |
658,287.77 J$ (5,330.30 S$) |
+486.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.47 | 3.16 | -62.7 % |
| Last update: | 13 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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