Cost of living comparison
Jamaica is 21.0% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 32.7% less in Jamaica
- Groceries
-
pay 10.5% more in Jamaica
- Transportation
-
pay 47.9% less in Jamaica
- Housing
-
pay 77.6% less in Jamaica
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 42.9% more in Jamaica
The cost of entertainment and sports and groceries in Jamaica are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including housing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Jamaica.
If you lived in Jamaica instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 32.7% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.17
FCFA5,189
|
$7.25
JMD1,150.21
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,783
|
$7.80
JMD1,238.19
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,297
|
$1.33
JMD211.15
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA1,038
|
$0.85
JMD134.26
|
|
pay 10.5% more for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,816
|
$2.62
JMD416.18
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,946
|
$5.91
JMD938.80
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA10,803
|
$13.43
JMD2,130.98
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,283
|
$3.35
JMD531.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,589
|
$2.97
JMD471.11
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA471
|
$2.46
JMD390.79
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA471
|
$1.21
JMD191.28
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,883
|
$1.71
JMD271.29
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,412
|
$1.22
JMD193.27
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,177
|
$0.92
JMD145.81
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,647
|
$0.77
JMD121.55
|
|
pay 47.9% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,892
|
$4.83
JMD767.25
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$37.59
JMD5,967.16
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$40,601.97
JMD6,444,538.03
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$22.62
JMD3,590.24
|
|
pay 77.6% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$48.42
JMD7,685.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,260,469
|
$594.87
JMD94,419.84
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,525,590
|
$355.79
JMD56,472.36
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$101.67
JMD16,137.00
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$194.86
JMD30,929.80
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$2,060.17
JMD327,000.63
|
pay 42.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,816
|
$2.65
JMD420.08
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,557
|
$3.05
JMD483.98
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,594
|
$8.65
JMD1,372.45
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$41.08
JMD6,519.68
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$11.65
JMD1,849.82
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Jamaica
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$24.19
JMD3,838.88
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$21.83
JMD3,464.27
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$66.00
JMD10,475.69
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$67.67
JMD10,740.90
|
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