Cost of Living in Jamaica
Summary of cost of living in Jamaica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,566.9$ (557,502.6J$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 980.6$ (153,274.2J$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Jamaica is, on average, 17.2% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Jamaica is, on average, 51.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,500.00 J$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 12,000.00 J$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,300.00 J$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 350.00 J$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 J$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 636.69 J$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 208.42 J$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 118.01 J$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 589.02 J$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 462.83 J$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 124.57 J$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 560.57 J$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 988.10 J$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 605.14 J$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 594.20 J$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 469.40 J$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 262.22 J$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 333.27 J$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 188.07 J$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 184.29 J$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 152.52 J$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 380.77 J$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 209.17 J$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 1,950.00 J$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 430.63 J$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 477.98 J$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,600.00 J$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 150.00 J$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 7,826.09 J$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 150.00 J$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 804.67 J$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,200.00 J$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 206.33 J$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 6,000,000.00 J$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 4,383,333.33 J$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 24,919.68 J$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 4,323.67 J$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 7,718.59 J$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 9,208.33 J$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 2,302.17 J$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 2,100.00 J$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 42,757.43 J$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 698,342.65 J$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 4,166.67 J$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,944.44 J$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 11,500.00 J$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 13,625.00 J$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 117,028.70 J$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 69,843.75 J$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 256,217.97 J$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 162,257.94 J$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 39,999.67 J$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 45,432.34 J$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 106,347.81 J$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.22 | |
Prices in Jamaica
This country had 246 entries in the past 12 months by 28 different contributors.
Last update: 19 January 2026
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Last update: 19 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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