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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.71 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.65 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 21.5 PLN (5.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Jamaica.

26.65 PLN
21.50 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.06 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 10.97 PLN (3.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United States.

9.06 PLN
10.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.71 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 27.3 PLN (7.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Jamaica.

71.71 PLN
27.30 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 64.73 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 42.55 PLN (11.83 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in Jamaica.

64.73 PLN
42.55 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.83 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 24.83 PLN (6.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Jamaica.

57.83 PLN
24.83 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.33 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 31.35 PLN (8.72 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.1% lower in Jamaica.

68.33 PLN
31.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.01 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.13 PLN (2.82 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Jamaica.

12.01 PLN
10.13 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.86 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.58 PLN (3.5 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Jamaica.

25.86 PLN
12.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.7 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 11.2 PLN (3.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Jamaica.

13.70 PLN
11.20 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

89.87 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.57 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 10.9 PLN (3.03 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United States.

10.57 PLN
10.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.02 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 12.9 PLN (3.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in Jamaica.

18.02 PLN
12.90 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.71 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 44.3 PLN (12.32 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Jamaica.

61.71 PLN
44.30 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.72 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 14.3 PLN (3.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60% lower in the United States.

5.72 PLN
14.30 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.42 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 7.05 PLN (1.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Jamaica.

14.42 PLN
7.05 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.57 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 15.07 PLN (4.19 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in Jamaica.

20.57 PLN
15.07 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.45 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 7.37 PLN (2.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Jamaica.

13.45 PLN
7.37 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.74 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 5.7 PLN (1.59 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Jamaica.

29.74 PLN
5.70 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.29 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.91 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 10.65 PLN (2.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Jamaica.

22.91 PLN
10.65 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.95 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 5.24 PLN (1.46 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in Jamaica.

8.95 PLN
5.24 PLN

Restaurant

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.32 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.07 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 15.51 PLN (4.31 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Jamaica.

21.07 PLN
15.51 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.87 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 4.78 PLN (1.33 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Jamaica.

11.87 PLN
4.78 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 28.77 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 8.96 PLN (2.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Jamaica.

28.77 PLN
8.96 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 11.2 PLN (3.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 74% lower in Jamaica.

43.15 PLN
11.20 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.15 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 31.35 PLN (8.72 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Jamaica.

43.15 PLN
31.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 503.47 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 223.93 PLN (62.27 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Jamaica.

503.47 PLN
223.93 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.5 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 26.87 PLN (7.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Jamaica.

93.50 PLN
26.87 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.17 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.62 PLN (0.73 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Jamaica.

9.17 PLN
2.62 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.3 times less for fuel in the United States than in Jamaica.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.54 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 4.43 PLN (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United States.

3.54 PLN
4.43 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.34 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 4.48 PLN (1.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in the United States.

3.34 PLN
4.48 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.06 times more for transportation in the United States than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 474.7 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 175.25 PLN (48.73 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Jamaica.

474.70 PLN
175.25 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.43 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.36 PLN (0.93 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Jamaica.

10.43 PLN
3.36 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 151.04 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 22.39 PLN (6.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Jamaica.

151.04 PLN
22.39 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.8 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 11.2 PLN (3.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United States.

7.80 PLN
11.20 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.95 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.92 PLN (1.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Jamaica.

17.95 PLN
3.92 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDJMDEUR

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.92 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 47.02 PLN (13.08 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in Jamaica.

71.92 PLN
47.02 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 567.38 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 246.32 PLN (68.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Jamaica.

567.38 PLN
246.32 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 233.76 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 55.98 PLN (15.57 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Jamaica.

233.76 PLN
55.98 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.42 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14592 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 3189 PLN (886.68 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Jamaica.

14 592 PLN
3 189 PLN

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 9146 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1623 PLN (451.43 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Jamaica.

9 146 PLN
1 623 PLN

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 29566 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 7220 PLN (2007.73 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Jamaica.

29 566 PLN
7 220 PLN

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 18796 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 4283 PLN (1190.85 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Jamaica.

18 796 PLN
4 283 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.95 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 62414 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 10043 PLN (2792.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Jamaica.

62 414 PLN
10 043 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 43788 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 7804 PLN (2170.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Jamaica.

43 788 PLN
7 804 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDJMDEUR

United States vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 7.03 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18504 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 2631 PLN (731.63 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 85.8% lower in Jamaica.

18 504 PLN
2 631 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDJMDEUR

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

One star

373 PLN
159 PLN

Two stars

526 PLN
329 PLN

Three stars

702 PLN
627 PLN

Four stars

908 PLN
1 569 PLN

Five stars

2 161 PLN
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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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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