Everyday prices
Typical prices in Jamaican dollar (JMD), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 1,700 JMD |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 12,000 JMD |
| Cappuccino | 708 JMD |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 350 JMD |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 118 JMD |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 150 JMD |
| Taxi, starting fare | 150 JMD |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 213 JMD |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 1,600 JMD |
| Average net monthly salary | 121,000 JMD |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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