Cost of Living & Prices:
Jamaica vs. United States

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.51 EUR (4.06 USD) in Jamaica and 5.06 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Jamaica.

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5 EUR (5.78 USD) in Jamaica and 18.17 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Jamaica.

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.8 EUR (5.54 USD) in Jamaica and 15.08 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Jamaica.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Jamaica and 2.78 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Jamaica.

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Jamaica and 3.4 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in Jamaica.

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.6 EUR (1.85 USD) in Jamaica and 2.46 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35% lower in Jamaica.

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.16 EUR (12.89 USD) in Jamaica and 14.47 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Jamaica.

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.85 EUR (2.13 USD) in Jamaica and 3.38 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Jamaica.

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Jamaica and 3.69 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Jamaica.

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Jamaica and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Jamaica.