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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 1.86 times less for grocery shopping in Jamaica than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.62 EUR (4.11 USD) in Jamaica and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Jamaica.

3.62 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.33 EUR (2.65 USD) in Jamaica and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

2.33 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.15 EUR (5.85 USD) in Jamaica and 18.48 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Jamaica.

5.15 EUR
18.48 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.29 EUR (11.69 USD) in Jamaica and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Jamaica.

10.29 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.94 EUR (5.61 USD) in Jamaica and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Jamaica.

4.94 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 7.79 EUR (8.85 USD) in Jamaica and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Jamaica.

7.79 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.84 EUR (2.09 USD) in Jamaica and 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Jamaica.

1.84 EUR
2.83 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.56 EUR (2.9 USD) for 12 eggs in Jamaica and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Jamaica.

2.56 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Jamaica and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Jamaica.

2.22 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
22.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.65 EUR (1.88 USD) in Jamaica and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34% lower in Jamaica.

1.65 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.41 EUR (2.73 USD) in Jamaica and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.41 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.49 EUR (13.05 USD) in Jamaica and 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Jamaica.

11.49 EUR
14.71 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.77 EUR (3.15 USD) in Jamaica and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in the United States.

2.77 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Jamaica and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Jamaica.

1.90 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.49 EUR (3.96 USD) in Jamaica and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in Jamaica.

3.49 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.77 EUR (2.01 USD) in Jamaica and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Jamaica.

1.77 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in Jamaica and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Jamaica.

0.79 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.07 EUR (2.35 USD) in Jamaica and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.07 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Jamaica and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Jamaica.

0.92 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Jamaica vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.35 times less for meals in restaurants in Jamaica than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.06 EUR (3.48 USD) in Jamaica and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in Jamaica.

3.06 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Jamaica and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Jamaica.

0.90 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Jamaica.

1.67 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.16 USD) in Jamaica and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.78 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.56 EUR (6.32 USD) in Jamaica and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Jamaica.

5.56 EUR
10.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.72 EUR (47.39 USD) in Jamaica and 88.02 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Jamaica.

41.72 EUR
88.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.56 EUR (6.32 USD) in Jamaica and 22.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Jamaica.

5.56 EUR
22.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Jamaica and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in Jamaica.

0.62 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Jamaica vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.37 times more for fuel in Jamaica than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the United States.

1.08 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the United States.

1.17 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.72 times less for transportation in Jamaica than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 27.81 EUR (31.59 USD) in Jamaica and 113.55 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Jamaica.

27.81 EUR
113.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Jamaica and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Jamaica.

0.83 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.23 EUR (8.21 USD) in Jamaica and 26.41 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Jamaica.

7.23 EUR
26.41 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Jamaica and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

2.22 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.67 EUR (1.9 USD) in Jamaica and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Jamaica.

1.67 EUR
3.96 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 8.34 EUR (9.48 USD) in Jamaica and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Jamaica.

8.34 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.84 EUR (52.08 USD) in Jamaica and 86.49 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47% lower in Jamaica.

45.84 EUR
86.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.4 EUR (12.95 USD) in Jamaica and 33.45 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Jamaica.

11.40 EUR
33.45 EUR

Flats for rent

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.76 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 555.92 EUR (631.58 USD) in Jamaica and 3345 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Jamaica.

555.92 EUR
3 345 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 285.68 EUR (324.57 USD) in Jamaica and 2095 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Jamaica.

285.68 EUR
2 095 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 1175 EUR (1334.89 USD) in Jamaica and 6244 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Jamaica.

1 175 EUR
6 244 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 639.63 EUR (726.68 USD) in Jamaica and 3615 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Jamaica.

639.63 EUR
3 615 EUR

Flats for sale

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Jamaica vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.54 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 1556 EUR (1767.58 USD) in Jamaica and 12567 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Jamaica.

1 556 EUR
12 567 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 1613 EUR (1832.12 USD) in Jamaica and 8164 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Jamaica.

1 613 EUR
8 164 EUR

Salary

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Jamaica vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Jamaica is 10.38 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 508.53 EUR (577.74 USD) in Jamaica and 5279 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.4% lower in Jamaica.

508.53 EUR
5 279 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

38.8 EUR
91.3 EUR

Two stars

80.5 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

154 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

384 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
529 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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