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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 3.11 EUR (3.49 USD) in Canada and 3.64 EUR (4.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Canada.

3.11 EUR
3.64 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.06 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 2.34 EUR (2.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Canada.

1.06 EUR
2.34 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.72 EUR (13.18 USD) in Canada and 5.18 EUR (5.83 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Jamaica.

11.72 EUR
5.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.43 EUR (11.73 USD) in Canada and 10.36 EUR (11.65 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Jamaica.

10.43 EUR
10.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.19 EUR (11.46 USD) in Canada and 4.97 EUR (5.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Jamaica.

10.19 EUR
4.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.02 EUR (12.39 USD) in Canada and 7.84 EUR (8.81 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Jamaica.

11.02 EUR
7.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.98 EUR (2.23 USD) in Canada and 1.85 EUR (2.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Jamaica.

1.98 EUR
1.85 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.78 EUR (3.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 2.57 EUR (2.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 7.6% lower in Jamaica.

2.78 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.35 EUR (2.64 USD) in Canada and 2.24 EUR (2.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.35 EUR
2.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.02 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.12 EUR (2.39 USD) in Canada and 1.66 EUR (1.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.12 EUR
1.66 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.17 EUR (2.44 USD) in Canada and 2.42 EUR (2.72 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in Canada.

2.17 EUR
2.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.95 EUR (11.19 USD) in Canada and 11.57 EUR (13.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14% lower in Canada.

9.95 EUR
11.57 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.31 EUR (2.59 USD) in Canada and 2.79 EUR (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Canada.

2.31 EUR
2.79 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.28 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 1.91 EUR (2.15 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Jamaica.

2.28 EUR
1.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.86 EUR (3.21 USD) in Canada and 3.51 EUR (3.95 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Canada.

2.86 EUR
3.51 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.28 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 1.78 EUR (2 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.28 EUR
1.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.61 EUR (2.94 USD) in Canada and 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.61 EUR
0.79 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

18.37 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.22 EUR (3.62 USD) in Canada and 2.08 EUR (2.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Jamaica.

3.22 EUR
2.08 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.43 EUR (1.61 USD) in Canada and 0.93 EUR (1.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35% lower in Jamaica.

1.43 EUR
0.93 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.87 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.12 EUR (3.51 USD) in Canada and 3.08 EUR (3.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Jamaica.

3.12 EUR
3.08 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.71 EUR (1.93 USD) in Canada and 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Jamaica.

1.71 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.11 EUR (5.75 USD) in Canada and 1.68 EUR (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Jamaica.

5.11 EUR
1.68 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.75 EUR (6.47 USD) in Canada and 2.8 EUR (3.15 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Jamaica.

5.75 EUR
2.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.31 EUR (9.34 USD) in Canada and 5.6 EUR (6.3 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Jamaica.

8.31 EUR
5.60 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 76.67 EUR (86.22 USD) in Canada and 41.99 EUR (47.22 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Jamaica.

76.67 EUR
41.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.7 EUR (16.53 USD) in Canada and 5.6 EUR (6.3 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Jamaica.

14.70 EUR
5.60 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.53 USD) in Canada and 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Jamaica.

1.36 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.04 times less for fuel in Canada than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.06 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 1.09 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Canada.

1.06 EUR
1.09 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.12 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.18 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
1.18 EUR

LPG 1L

0.83 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.14 times more for transportation in Canada than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 99.68 EUR (112.09 USD) in Canada and 27.99 EUR (31.48 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Jamaica.

99.68 EUR
27.99 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.08 EUR (2.34 USD) in Canada and 0.84 EUR (0.94 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Jamaica.

2.08 EUR
0.84 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 19.81 EUR (22.27 USD) in Canada and 7.28 EUR (8.18 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Jamaica.

19.81 EUR
7.28 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.12 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 2.24 EUR (2.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 50% lower in Canada.

1.12 EUR
2.24 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.86 EUR (3.21 USD) in Canada and 1.68 EUR (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.86 EUR
1.68 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 9.58 EUR (10.78 USD) in Canada and 8.4 EUR (9.44 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Jamaica.

9.58 EUR
8.40 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.13 EUR (45.12 USD) in Canada and 46.15 EUR (51.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13% lower in Canada.

40.13 EUR
46.15 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.19 EUR (17.08 USD) in Canada and 11.48 EUR (12.91 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Jamaica.

15.19 EUR
11.48 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.75 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 1552 EUR (1745.44 USD) in Canada and 559.58 EUR (629.29 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Jamaica.

1 552 EUR
559.58 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 1304 EUR (1465.93 USD) in Canada and 287.57 EUR (323.39 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Jamaica.

1 304 EUR
287.57 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 2481 EUR (2790.29 USD) in Canada and 1183 EUR (1330.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Jamaica.

2 481 EUR
1 183 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 2020 EUR (2271.57 USD) in Canada and 643.85 EUR (724.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Jamaica.

2 020 EUR
643.85 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.56 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 8151 EUR (9166.79 USD) in Canada and 1566 EUR (1761.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Jamaica.

8 151 EUR
1 566 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 6393 EUR (7189.66 USD) in Canada and 1623 EUR (1825.48 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Jamaica.

6 393 EUR
1 623 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 5.28 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2701 EUR (3038.02 USD) in Canada and 511.88 EUR (575.64 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 81% lower in Jamaica.

2 701 EUR
511.88 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

102 EUR
39.2 EUR

Two stars

110 EUR
81.3 EUR

Three stars

150 EUR
155 EUR

Four stars

183 EUR
388 EUR

Five stars

366 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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