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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. Jamaica

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in Canada and 5.17 EUR (6.03 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Canada.

3.43 EUR
5.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.97 EUR (1.14 USD) in Canada and 2.64 EUR (3.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Canada.

0.97 EUR
2.64 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.93 EUR (16.25 USD) in Canada and 6.56 EUR (7.66 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Jamaica.

13.93 EUR
6.56 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.23 EUR (13.11 USD) in Canada and 10.23 EUR (11.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Jamaica.

11.23 EUR
10.23 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.9 EUR (12.72 USD) in Canada and 5.97 EUR (6.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Jamaica.

10.90 EUR
5.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.48 EUR (14.56 USD) in Canada and 7.54 EUR (8.79 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Jamaica.

12.48 EUR
7.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in Canada and 2.43 EUR (2.84 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Canada.

2.35 EUR
2.43 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.98 EUR (3.48 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.02 EUR (3.53 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Canada.

2.98 EUR
3.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Canada and 2.69 EUR (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.80 EUR
2.69 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.11 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.04 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 2.62 EUR (3.06 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Canada.

2.04 EUR
2.62 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.31 EUR (2.7 USD) in Canada and 3.1 EUR (3.62 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in Canada.

2.31 EUR
3.10 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.15 EUR (14.18 USD) in Canada and 10.65 EUR (12.43 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Jamaica.

12.15 EUR
10.65 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in Canada and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in Canada.

2.23 EUR
3.44 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.4 EUR (2.8 USD) in Canada and 1.69 EUR (1.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Jamaica.

2.40 EUR
1.69 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.87 EUR (3.35 USD) in Canada and 3.62 EUR (4.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Canada.

2.87 EUR
3.62 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Canada and 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Jamaica.

2.06 EUR
1.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.07 EUR (3.58 USD) in Canada and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Jamaica.

3.07 EUR
1.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

17.70 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.53 EUR (4.11 USD) in Canada and 2.56 EUR (2.99 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in Jamaica.

3.53 EUR
2.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Jamaica.

1.67 EUR
1.26 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.3 EUR (3.85 USD) in Canada and 3.73 EUR (4.35 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Canada.

3.30 EUR
3.73 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Canada and 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Jamaica.

1.84 EUR
1.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.99 EUR (5.83 USD) in Canada and 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Jamaica.

4.99 EUR
2.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.62 EUR (6.55 USD) in Canada and 2.69 EUR (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Jamaica.

5.62 EUR
2.69 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.36 EUR (10.92 USD) in Canada and 7.54 EUR (8.79 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Jamaica.

9.36 EUR
7.54 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 71.75 EUR (83.74 USD) in Canada and 53.82 EUR (62.82 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25% lower in Jamaica.

71.75 EUR
53.82 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.09 EUR (21.12 USD) in Canada and 6.46 EUR (7.54 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Jamaica.

18.09 EUR
6.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in Canada and 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55% lower in Jamaica.

1.40 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.08 times less for fuel in Canada than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Canada.

0.96 EUR
1.05 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Canada.

1.01 EUR
1.07 EUR

LPG 1L

0.79 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.42 times more for transportation in Canada than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 97.33 EUR (113.6 USD) in Canada and 42.12 EUR (49.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Jamaica.

97.33 EUR
42.12 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.09 EUR (2.44 USD) in Canada and 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Jamaica.

2.09 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 21.84 EUR (25.49 USD) in Canada and 5.38 EUR (6.28 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Jamaica.

21.84 EUR
5.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.25 EUR (1.46 USD) in Canada and 2.69 EUR (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Canada.

1.25 EUR
2.69 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.12 EUR (3.64 USD) in Canada and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.12 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.98 EUR (11.65 USD) in Canada and 11.3 EUR (13.19 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in Canada.

9.98 EUR
11.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 48.47 EUR (56.57 USD) in Canada and 59.21 EUR (69.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Canada.

48.47 EUR
59.21 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.71 EUR (20.67 USD) in Canada and 13.46 EUR (15.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24% lower in Jamaica.

17.71 EUR
13.46 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.91 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in Jamaica.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1541 EUR (1798.09 USD) in Canada and 766.45 EUR (894.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Jamaica.

1 541 EUR
766.45 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1318 EUR (1537.87 USD) in Canada and 390.22 EUR (455.43 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Jamaica.

1 318 EUR
390.22 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2515 EUR (2934.84 USD) in Canada and 1735 EUR (2025.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 31% lower in Jamaica.

2 515 EUR
1 735 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2116 EUR (2469.52 USD) in Canada and 1029 EUR (1201.38 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Jamaica.

2 116 EUR
1 029 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.33 times more for buying an apartment in Canada than in Jamaica.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7759 EUR (9055.72 USD) in Canada and 2414 EUR (2817.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Jamaica.

7 759 EUR
2 414 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6513 EUR (7601.4 USD) in Canada and 1876 EUR (2189.24 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Jamaica.

6 513 EUR
1 876 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 4.34 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2742 EUR (3200.31 USD) in Canada and 632.43 EUR (738.11 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 76.9% lower in Jamaica.

2 742 EUR
632.43 EUR

Hotels

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Canada vs. Jamaica - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

98.2 EUR
37.8 EUR

Two stars

106 EUR
78.3 EUR

Three stars

144 EUR
149 EUR

Four stars

176 EUR
374 EUR

Five stars

353 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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