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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico 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

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.22 EUR (2.56 USD) in Mexico and 3.51 EUR (4.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Mexico.

2.22 EUR
3.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Mexico and 2.26 EUR (2.61 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Mexico.

1.15 EUR
2.26 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.57 EUR (9.88 USD) in Mexico and 5 EUR (5.76 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Jamaica.

8.57 EUR
5.00 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.06 EUR (11.59 USD) in Mexico and 10 EUR (11.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Jamaica.

10.06 EUR
10.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.82 EUR (6.71 USD) in Mexico and 4.8 EUR (5.53 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in Jamaica.

5.82 EUR
4.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.2 EUR (3.69 USD) in Mexico and 7.57 EUR (8.72 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Mexico.

3.20 EUR
7.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 1.79 EUR (2.06 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.79 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.77 EUR (2.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 2.48 EUR (2.86 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

1.77 EUR
2.48 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.36 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Jamaica.

2.36 EUR
2.16 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

20.81 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (1 USD) in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.85 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Mexico.

0.87 EUR
1.60 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (2.02 USD) in Mexico and 2.34 EUR (2.69 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
2.34 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.22 EUR (8.32 USD) in Mexico and 11.16 EUR (12.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Mexico.

7.22 EUR
11.16 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.37 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
2.69 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) in Mexico and 1.85 EUR (2.13 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Mexico.

1.32 EUR
1.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.29 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 3.39 EUR (3.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Mexico.

1.29 EUR
3.39 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.63 USD) in Mexico and 1.72 EUR (1.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Mexico.

1.42 EUR
1.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico and 0.76 EUR (0.88 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Jamaica.

1.26 EUR
0.76 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

11.33 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in Mexico and 2.01 EUR (2.31 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Mexico.

1.39 EUR
2.01 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.84 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Mexico.

0.73 EUR
0.90 EUR

Restaurant

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.05 times less for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.42 EUR (2.79 USD) in Mexico and 2.98 EUR (3.43 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Mexico.

2.42 EUR
2.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Jamaica.

0.91 EUR
0.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.29 EUR (2.63 USD) in Mexico and 1.62 EUR (1.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Jamaica.

2.29 EUR
1.62 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.39 EUR (3.9 USD) in Mexico and 2.7 EUR (3.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in Jamaica.

3.39 EUR
2.70 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.87 EUR (6.77 USD) in Mexico and 5.4 EUR (6.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8% lower in Jamaica.

5.87 EUR
5.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.75 EUR (40.04 USD) in Mexico and 40.53 EUR (46.71 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Mexico.

34.75 EUR
40.53 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.86 EUR (7.9 USD) in Mexico and 5.4 EUR (6.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Jamaica.

6.86 EUR
5.40 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Jamaica.

0.65 EUR
0.60 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.07 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in Jamaica.

1.14 EUR
1.07 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.15 EUR (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

1.14 EUR
1.15 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.84 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.91 EUR (16.03 USD) in Mexico and 27.02 EUR (31.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in Mexico.

13.91 EUR
27.02 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in Mexico and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.49 EUR (6.32 USD) in Mexico and 7.03 EUR (8.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Mexico.

5.49 EUR
7.03 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.53 USD) in Mexico and 2.16 EUR (2.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
2.16 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.05 USD) in Mexico and 1.62 EUR (1.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
1.62 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNJMDUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.11 EUR (4.74 USD) in Mexico and 8.11 EUR (9.34 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Mexico.

4.11 EUR
8.11 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.95 EUR (47.19 USD) in Mexico and 44.54 EUR (51.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Mexico.

40.95 EUR
44.54 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.63 EUR (21.47 USD) in Mexico and 11.08 EUR (12.77 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in Jamaica.

18.63 EUR
11.08 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.27 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico 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 697.74 EUR (804.05 USD) in Mexico and 540.14 EUR (622.44 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Jamaica.

697.74 EUR
540.14 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 422.43 EUR (486.79 USD) in Mexico and 277.58 EUR (319.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Jamaica.

422.43 EUR
277.58 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 1358 EUR (1565.08 USD) in Mexico and 1142 EUR (1315.58 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Jamaica.

1 358 EUR
1 142 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 792.9 EUR (913.71 USD) in Mexico and 621.48 EUR (716.17 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Jamaica.

792.90 EUR
621.48 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.29 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico 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 2400 EUR (2765.88 USD) in Mexico and 1512 EUR (1742.01 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 37% lower in Jamaica.

2 400 EUR
1 512 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 1565 EUR (1803.24 USD) in Mexico and 1567 EUR (1805.61 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in Mexico.

1 565 EUR
1 567 EUR

Salary

EURMXNJMDUSD

Mexico vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.22 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 603.93 EUR (695.95 USD) in Mexico and 494.1 EUR (569.38 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 18.2% lower in Jamaica.

603.93 EUR
494.10 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNJMDUSD

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

One star

20.6 EUR
38.3 EUR

Two stars

83.8 EUR
79.3 EUR

Three stars

122 EUR
151 EUR

Four stars

255 EUR
379 EUR

Five stars

695 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) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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