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Cost of Living & Prices:
Jamaica vs. United States

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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Jamaica vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.7 times less for grocery shopping in Jamaica than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (6 USD) in Jamaica and 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19% lower in Jamaica.

5.15 EUR
6.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.63 EUR (3.06 USD) in Jamaica and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the United States.

2.63 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.54 EUR (7.62 USD) in Jamaica and 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Jamaica.

6.54 EUR
17.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.2 EUR (11.88 USD) in Jamaica and 15.45 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Jamaica.

10.20 EUR
15.45 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.95 EUR (6.93 USD) in Jamaica and 13.81 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Jamaica.

5.95 EUR
13.81 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.51 EUR (8.75 USD) in Jamaica and 16.31 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in Jamaica.

7.51 EUR
16.31 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.43 EUR (2.83 USD) in Jamaica and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.43 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) for 12 eggs in Jamaica and 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Jamaica.

3.02 EUR
6.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.68 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18% lower in Jamaica.

2.68 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.46 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (3.04 USD) in Jamaica and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

2.61 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.09 EUR (3.6 USD) in Jamaica and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in Jamaica.

3.09 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.62 EUR (12.36 USD) in Jamaica and 14.73 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Jamaica.

10.62 EUR
14.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 3.43 EUR (3.99 USD) in Jamaica and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in the United States.

3.43 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.69 EUR (1.97 USD) in Jamaica and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Jamaica.

1.69 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.61 EUR (4.21 USD) in Jamaica and 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Jamaica.

3.61 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.77 EUR (2.06 USD) in Jamaica and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Jamaica.

1.77 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in Jamaica and 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.37 EUR
7.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.55 EUR (2.97 USD) in Jamaica and 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.55 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Jamaica and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in Jamaica.

1.26 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Jamaica vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Jamaica than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.72 EUR (4.33 USD) in Jamaica and 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in Jamaica.

3.72 EUR
5.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.14 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.15 EUR (2.5 USD) in Jamaica and 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Jamaica.

2.15 EUR
6.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.68 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica and 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in Jamaica.

2.68 EUR
10.30 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 7.51 EUR (8.75 USD) in Jamaica and 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Jamaica.

7.51 EUR
10.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 53.67 EUR (62.5 USD) in Jamaica and 120.2 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Jamaica.

53.67 EUR
120.20 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.44 EUR (7.5 USD) in Jamaica and 22.32 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Jamaica.

6.44 EUR
22.32 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.63 EUR (0.73 USD) in Jamaica and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Jamaica.

0.63 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Jamaica vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.29 times more for fuel in Jamaica than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United States.

1.06 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Jamaica and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.05 times less for transportation in Jamaica than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 42 EUR (48.92 USD) in Jamaica and 113.34 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Jamaica.

42.00 EUR
113.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Jamaica and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Jamaica.

0.80 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.37 EUR (6.25 USD) in Jamaica and 36.06 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Jamaica.

5.37 EUR
36.06 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.68 EUR (3.13 USD) in Jamaica and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United States.

2.68 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Jamaica and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Jamaica.

0.94 EUR
4.28 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 11.27 EUR (13.13 USD) in Jamaica and 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Jamaica.

11.27 EUR
17.17 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 59.03 EUR (68.75 USD) in Jamaica and 135.46 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Jamaica.

59.03 EUR
135.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.42 EUR (15.63 USD) in Jamaica and 55.81 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Jamaica.

13.42 EUR
55.81 EUR

Flats for rent

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.4 times less for renting an apartment in Jamaica than in the United States.

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 764.21 EUR (890.06 USD) in Jamaica and 3484 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Jamaica.

764.21 EUR
3 484 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 389.08 EUR (453.16 USD) in Jamaica and 2184 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Jamaica.

389.08 EUR
2 184 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 1730 EUR (2015.39 USD) in Jamaica and 7059 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Jamaica.

1 730 EUR
7 059 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 1026 EUR (1195.39 USD) in Jamaica and 4488 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Jamaica.

1 026 EUR
4 488 EUR

Flats for sale

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.93 times less for buying an apartment in Jamaica than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2407 EUR (2803.29 USD) in Jamaica and 14901 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Jamaica.

2 407 EUR
14 901 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 1870 EUR (2178.33 USD) in Jamaica and 10454 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Jamaica.

1 870 EUR
10 454 EUR

Salary

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Jamaica vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Jamaica is 7.01 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 630.58 EUR (734.43 USD) in Jamaica and 4418 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.7% lower in Jamaica.

630.58 EUR
4 418 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

37.9 EUR
89.1 EUR

Two stars

78.5 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

150 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

375 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

-
516 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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