Cost of Living in Jamaica
Summary of cost of living in Jamaica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,413.4£ (515,689.6J$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 676.6£ (144,577.8J$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Jamaica is, on average, 23.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Jamaica is, on average, 59.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 6.45 £ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 46.80 £ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.97 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.87 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.34 £ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.77 £ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.93 £ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.58 £ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.64 £ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.96 £ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.49 £ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.43 £ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.77 £ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.61 £ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.65 £ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.10 £ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.18 £ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.40 £ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.75 £ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.79 £ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.69 £ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.71 £ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.96 £ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.42 £ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.88 £ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.33 £ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.02 £ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.70 £ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 34.69 £ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.70 £ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.77 £ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.62 £ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.64 £ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,080.25 £ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,283.21 £ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 106.26 £ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 17.26 £ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 35.28 £ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.84 £ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 10.26 £ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.36 £ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 174.88 £ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 2,445.32 £ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 19.26 £ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 17.78 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 49.68 £ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 60.66 £ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 469.03 £ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 266.32 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,109.15 £ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 682.70 £ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 166.36 £ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 143.71 £ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 525.53 £ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.47 |
Prices in Jamaica
This country had 485 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 13 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 13 May 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Giamaica
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