Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Eritrea is 2.07 times less expensive as compared to Jamaica.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Eritrea and Jamaica. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Eritrea and Jamaica.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 110,000 JMD (704 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 180,000 JMD (1,152 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 7,000 ERN (462 USD) | 250,000 JMD (1,600 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 60,000 JMD (384 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) | 90,000 JMD (576 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 130,000 JMD (832 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 6 % | 8 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Eritrea is 3.23 times less expensive than Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 ERN (990 USD) | 250,000 JMD (1,600 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 7,000 JMD (44.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 32.79% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Eritrea costs 1.62 times less compared to Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 281.94% more in Eritrea compared to Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 350 JMD (2.24 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 ERN (0.66 USD) | 70 JMD (0.45 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
In Eritrea, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.93 times more expensive than the cost in Jamaica.
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 98.32% more for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 500 JMD (3.20 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 70 ERN (4.62 USD) | 350 JMD (2.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) | 250 JMD (1.60 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 400 JMD (2.56 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 2.06 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 141.93% more in Eritrea compared to Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 700 JMD (4.48 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 80 ERN (5.28 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.55 times more for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 150 JMD (0.96 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 20,000 JMD (128 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 400 JMD (2.56 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 100 JMD (0.64 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 100 JMD (0.64 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.72 times more for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 80,000 ERN (5,280 USD) | 2,500,000 JMD (16,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 10 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 15 ERN (0.99 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) | 750 JMD (4.80 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | 500 JMD 3.20 USD |
You would have to pay 2.97 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Eritrea compared to that of Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 500 JMD (3.20 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 300 JMD (1.92 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.06 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 4,500 JMD (28.80 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 15,000 JMD (96 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 8,000 JMD (51.20 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) | 200 JMD (1.28 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 800 ERN (52.80 USD) | 6,000 JMD (38.40 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.57 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) | 30,000 JMD (192 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 25,000 JMD (160 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) | 15,000 JMD (96 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,200 ERN (79.20 USD) | 20,000 JMD (128 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) | 50,000 JMD (320 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) | 60,000 JMD (384 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 100,000 JMD (640 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 10,000 ERN (660 USD) | 80,000 JMD (512 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 20,000 ERN (1,320 USD) | 200,000 JMD (1,280 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) | 7,000 JMD (44.80 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.14 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,200 JMD (7.68 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 800 JMD (5.12 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.46 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 2,000 JMD (12.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 1,500 JMD (9.60 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) | 2,500 JMD (16 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 1,000 JMD (6.40 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 3,000 JMD (19.20 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, instead of Jamaica, you would have to pay 1.29 times more for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) | 150,000 JMD (960 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) | 100,000 JMD (640 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 33.33 ERN per hour (2.20 USD) | 333.33 JMD per hour (2.13 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 500 ERN (33 USD) | 10,000 JMD (64 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 5 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 6 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 50 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) | 200,000 JMD (1,280 USD) |
If you lived in Eritrea, you would earn 3.42 times less salary as compared to Jamaica.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Eritrea ![]() | ![]() Jamaica ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) | 5,000 JMD (32 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 3,500 JMD (22.40 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) | 4,000 JMD (25.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) | 4,500 JMD (28.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.75 times less in Eritrea, as compared to Jamaica.
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