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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 3.61 EUR (4.1 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in Jamaica.

5.14 EUR
3.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.64 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in the United States.

2.10 EUR
2.33 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.48 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Jamaica.

18.48 EUR
5.14 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 10.28 EUR (11.68 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in Jamaica.

15.84 EUR
10.28 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

15.33 EUR
4.94 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 7.78 EUR (8.84 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Jamaica.

14.08 EUR
7.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.83 EUR
1.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.55 EUR (2.9 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Jamaica.

4.17 EUR
2.55 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.46 EUR
2.22 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.00 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.65 EUR (1.87 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 34% lower in Jamaica.

2.50 EUR
1.65 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

3.76 EUR
2.41 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.71 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.48 EUR (13.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 22% lower in Jamaica.

14.71 EUR
11.48 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.10 EUR
2.77 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.43 EUR
1.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 3.48 EUR (3.96 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Jamaica.

4.69 EUR
3.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.75 EUR
1.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

7.24 EUR
0.79 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.90 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

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

5.50 EUR
2.07 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
0.92 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

4.59 EUR
3.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.46 EUR
0.90 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Jamaica.

7.04 EUR
1.67 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

8.80 EUR
2.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

10.56 EUR
5.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.03 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 41.69 EUR (47.36 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in Jamaica.

88.03 EUR
41.69 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

22.01 EUR
5.56 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

1.94 EUR
0.62 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDJMD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
1.08 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
1.17 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.55 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 27.79 EUR (31.58 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Jamaica.

113.55 EUR
27.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.42 EUR
0.83 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

26.41 EUR
7.23 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.64 EUR
2.22 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.89 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in Jamaica.

3.96 EUR
1.67 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 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.34 EUR (9.47 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Jamaica.

15.84 EUR
8.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.49 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 45.82 EUR (52.05 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 47% lower in Jamaica.

86.49 EUR
45.82 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

33.45 EUR
11.40 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Jamaica - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.76 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 3345 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 555.61 EUR (631.19 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Jamaica.

3 345 EUR
555.61 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 2095 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 285.53 EUR (324.37 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Jamaica.

2 095 EUR
285.53 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 6245 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1174 EUR (1334.07 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Jamaica.

6 245 EUR
1 174 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 3616 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 639.28 EUR (726.24 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Jamaica.

3 616 EUR
639.28 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Jamaica - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.55 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 12568 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1555 EUR (1766.49 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Jamaica.

12 568 EUR
1 555 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 8165 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1612 EUR (1830.99 USD) in Jamaica. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Jamaica.

8 165 EUR
1 612 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Jamaica - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.39 times higher than in Jamaica.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5279 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 508.25 EUR (577.38 USD) in Jamaica. The average salary is 90.4% lower in Jamaica.

5 279 EUR
508.25 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.3 EUR
38.8 EUR

Two stars

129 EUR
80.5 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
154 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
384 EUR

Five stars

529 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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