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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

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United States vs. Jamaica - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.66 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Jamaica.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.26 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 5.2 EUR (6.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Jamaica.

6.26 EUR
5.20 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.65 EUR (3.14 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

2.13 EUR
2.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.85 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 6.61 EUR (7.82 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Jamaica.

16.85 EUR
6.61 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.21 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.3 EUR (12.18 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in Jamaica.

15.21 EUR
10.30 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.59 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.01 EUR (7.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Jamaica.

13.59 EUR
6.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.06 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 7.59 EUR (8.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Jamaica.

16.06 EUR
7.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.82 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Jamaica.

2.82 EUR
2.45 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.08 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.6 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Jamaica.

6.08 EUR
3.05 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.22 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.71 EUR (3.21 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Jamaica.

3.22 EUR
2.71 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.12 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.48 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3.12 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United States.

2.48 EUR
2.64 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.23 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 3.12 EUR (3.69 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Jamaica.

4.23 EUR
3.12 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.5 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 10.72 EUR (12.68 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in Jamaica.

14.50 EUR
10.72 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.34 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.46 EUR (4.09 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in the United States.

1.34 EUR
3.46 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.39 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (2.02 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 49.9% lower in Jamaica.

3.39 EUR
1.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.83 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.65 EUR (4.32 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Jamaica.

4.83 EUR
3.65 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.16 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Jamaica.

3.16 EUR
1.78 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.99 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.63 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Jamaica.

6.99 EUR
1.38 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.59 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.38 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (3.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52% lower in Jamaica.

5.38 EUR
2.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.1 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.5 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Jamaica.

2.10 EUR
1.27 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Jamaica - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.25 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Jamaica.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.95 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.75 EUR (4.44 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Jamaica.

4.95 EUR
3.75 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.79 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.37 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Jamaica.

2.79 EUR
1.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.76 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.56 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Jamaica.

6.76 EUR
2.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.14 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.71 EUR (3.21 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Jamaica.

10.14 EUR
2.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.14 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7.59 EUR (8.98 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Jamaica.

10.14 EUR
7.59 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.32 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 54.18 EUR (64.11 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Jamaica.

118.32 EUR
54.18 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.97 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 6.5 EUR (7.69 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Jamaica.

21.97 EUR
6.50 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.63 EUR (0.75 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Jamaica.

2.16 EUR
0.63 EUR

Fuel

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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 0.83 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.23 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.04 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

0.78 EUR
1.05 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Jamaica - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.97 times more for transportation in the United States than in Jamaica.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.56 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 42.41 EUR (50.18 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 62% lower in Jamaica.

111.56 EUR
42.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Jamaica.

2.45 EUR
0.81 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.5 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 5.42 EUR (6.41 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Jamaica.

35.50 EUR
5.42 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.83 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.71 EUR (3.21 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.5% lower in the United States.

1.83 EUR
2.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.22 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.12 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Jamaica.

4.22 EUR
0.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 16.9 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 11.38 EUR (13.46 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Jamaica.

16.90 EUR
11.38 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.34 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 59.6 EUR (70.52 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Jamaica.

133.34 EUR
59.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 54.93 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 13.55 EUR (16.03 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Jamaica.

54.93 EUR
13.55 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.29 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 3429 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 771.59 EUR (912.97 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Jamaica.

3 429 EUR
771.59 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 2149 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 392.84 EUR (464.82 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Jamaica.

2 149 EUR
392.84 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 6948 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1747 EUR (2067.25 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Jamaica.

6 948 EUR
1 747 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 4417 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 1036 EUR (1226.16 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Jamaica.

4 417 EUR
1 036 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.78 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 14668 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2430 EUR (2875.43 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Jamaica.

14 668 EUR
2 430 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 10291 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1888 EUR (2234.38 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Jamaica.

10 291 EUR
1 888 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 6.83 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4348 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 636.67 EUR (753.33 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 85.4% lower in Jamaica.

4 348 EUR
636.67 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

87.7 EUR
37.3 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
77.3 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
147 EUR

Four stars

213 EUR
369 EUR

Five stars

508 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Jamaica: 8 cities, 71 hotels

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