Cost of Living Comparison Between Jamaica and Brazil Cost of Living Comparison Between Jamaica and Brazil

😐 Solo nomad: Jamaica is 57.8% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 69.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Jamaica is 61.9% more expensive than Brazil without rent, and 77% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$8.78 JMD 1,373
$5.51 R$28.92
59.35%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$62.7 JMD 9,812
$28.61 R$150
119.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.21 JMD 1,284
$6.36 R$33.37
29.09%
Cappuccino
$3.61 JMD 565
$1.75 R$9.20
106.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.27 JMD 199
$1.08 R$5.66
17.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.80 JMD 125
$0.71 R$3.72
12.68%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.43 JMD 379
$1.81 R$9.51
34.25%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 JMD 479
$2.62 R$13.75
16.79%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$3.72 JMD 582
$1.00 R$5.27
272.00%
White Bread (500g)
$2.87 JMD 449
$1.49 R$7.82
92.62%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.60 JMD 250
$1.17 R$6.12
36.75%
Eggs
$3.35 JMD 524
$2.02 R$10.61
65.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.00 JMD 1,720
$8.60 R$45.17
27.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.70 JMD 1,204
$3.69 R$19.40
108.67%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.70 JMD 1,204
$7.26 R$38.13
6.06%
Apples (1kg)
$6.32 JMD 988
$2.07 R$10.89
205.31%
Banana (1kg)
$3.66 JMD 573
$1.32 R$6.93
177.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.21 JMD 658
$1.17 R$6.16
259.83%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.18 JMD 342
$1.43 R$7.49
52.45%
Potato (1kg)
$2.39 JMD 374
$1.13 R$5.93
111.50%
Onion (1kg)
$2.03 JMD 318
$1.10 R$5.78
84.55%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 JMD 350
$0.76 R$3.97
194.74%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.25 JMD 196
$0.70 R$3.66
78.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.42 JMD 1,474
$2.18 R$11.43
332.11%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.64 JMD 1,977
$7.57 R$39.74
66.97%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.58 JMD 404
$1.22 R$6.38
111.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.09 JMD 484
$2.18 R$11.43
41.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.99 JMD 154
$0.92 R$4.85
7.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$49.47 JMD 7,739
$40.58 R$213
21.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.92 JMD 144
$1.05 R$5.51
-12.38%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$3.14 JMD 492
$0.85 R$4.46
269.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.07 JMD 1,263
$7.10 R$37.27
13.66%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.32 JMD 206
$1.09 R$5.75
21.10%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$41.2K JMD 6.4M
$21.7K R$114.2K
89.23%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.1K JMD 5.0M
$27.6K R$145.1K
16.17%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$141 JMD 22.1K
$67.8 R$356
108.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$23.13 JMD 3,618
$14.09 R$74.0
64.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$47.17 JMD 7,378
$19.35 R$102
143.77%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$55.3 JMD 8,652
$23.09 R$121
139.54%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.53 JMD 1,647
$22.63 R$119
-53.47%
Cinema Ticket
$12.35 JMD 1,933
$6.24 R$32.74
97.92%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$222 JMD 34.7K
$285 R$1,495
-22.10%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,578 JMD 559.7K
$7,467 R$39.2K
-52.07%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$26.84 JMD 4,199
$49.77 R$261
-46.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$23.49 JMD 3,675
$42.22 R$222
-44.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$66.4 JMD 10.4K
$76.3 R$400
-12.98%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$82.7 JMD 12.9K
$61.5 R$323
34.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$670 JMD 104.8K
$334 R$1,756
100.41%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$352 JMD 55.0K
$228 R$1,197
54.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,476 JMD 230.9K
$645 R$3,384
129.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$921 JMD 144.0K
$455 R$2,391
102.18%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,690 JMD 420.8K
$1,871 R$9,824
43.76%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,167 JMD 495.4K
$1,220 R$6,406
159.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Jamaica
Brazil
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$690 JMD 107.9K
$516 R$2,708
33.68%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.34
11.16
-25.27%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Jamaica: March 1, 2026

Last update for Brazil: March 2, 2026

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