Cost of Living in Jamaica
Summary of cost of living in Jamaica:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,542.7 (J$563,978.5), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $972.0 (J$154,735.0), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Jamaica is, on average, 16.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Jamaica is, on average, 46.8% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | J$1,750.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | J$12,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | J$1,300.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | J$350.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | J$600.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | J$708.35 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | J$197.58 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | J$117.20 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | J$604.91 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | J$476.17 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | J$115.50 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | J$617.38 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | J$864.78 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | J$601.03 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | J$623.55 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | J$469.40 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | J$265.41 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | J$355.18 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | J$188.07 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | J$201.43 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | J$180.12 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | J$404.55 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | J$213.85 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | J$1,900.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | J$443.52 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | J$506.00 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | J$1,700.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | J$150.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | J$7,413.04 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | J$150.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | J$804.67 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | J$1,100.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | J$219.83 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | J$6,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | J$4,560,000.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | J$24,258.07 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | J$4,365.94 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | J$7,917.30 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | J$8,708.33 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | J$2,522.99 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | J$2,100.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | J$53,658.07 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | J$812,286.03 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | J$4,687.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | J$4,700.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | J$12,000.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | J$14,437.50 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | J$130,280.06 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | J$69,107.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | J$281,468.23 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | J$183,258.73 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | J$65,772.71 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | J$49,102.91 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | J$124,197.61 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.61 | |
Prices in Jamaica
This country had 357 entries in the past 12 months by 42 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
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Last update: 2 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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