COST OF LIVING IN JAMAICA 2022
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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Not including major expenses such as rent or mortgage- the cost is astronomical! I cannot imagine what It is for families with multiple children who also need: school fees, books/supplies, bus fare, lunch money, clothing, diapers, formula etc.!
I do not know where you are live but that is cheap
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This was one of the main reasons why my mom is living mostly self sufficient in Jamaica, the only thing left to do is install solar panels. Budgeting may not be useful for some but it is for my family of six. I do bulk buy shopping every six to 12 months and rotate what I use so nothing goes to waste, then once a week buy fruit and veg some we grow, we are spending next to nothing in the U.K. plus I make everything from scratch, I have three kids with sickle cell and have to be very careful what they eat, when they have been in Jamaica for months on end health wise they thrive. We are a family that loves growing our own food so when we move to Jamaica it will be amazing, I love seeing what my mom grows in her garden, she rarely shops at the grocery store.
This is such a positive write up..I wish you all the best in JA when you decide to make that move..You will be living your best life, with your organically grown produce 😀 👍🏾👌🏾
Thank you @Jacqui Dowarris
@@melaniewilliamsloves you are welcome hun 👍🏾
By from road side vendors to support the locals as opposed to the big supermarkets etc
I am a retiree from America living in Jamaica for the past 5 months; your costs are similar to mine. If it takes 1,000USD to have a decent living here, what about those earning 40,0000, 50,000 or 60,000JMD per month? JPS is a terrible company and they provide terrible service.
Wow, so right 🇯🇲
Thanks for that breakdown. How they expect people to survive?🤦🏾♀️ And that constant increase to JPS bill is wickedness. People’s pay check is not increasing but the bills are. What do they want people to do? Ridiculous!!
So what you're saying is that I should forget about early retirement and continue to work to afford a decent lifestyle in Jamaica, lol. JPS, don't get me started. When I get my bill I'm usually questioning how come it's so much considering I don't live in the house all year round.
The cost of food has skyrocket over the last few years which has caused me to cancel my yearly barrel sending. I have two barrels almost completed to send but decided against sending them and instead will distribute the items among friends and family here. When I factor the cost to send them plus clearing and pick up them up, it makes no sense. My advice to anyone is to watch your pennies as things are going to get even worst, unfortunately.
shipping barrels is not worth it when you have to cover all the cost
Same thing in America lot of people have to put off retirement because of cost of living so don’t think it’s Jamaica alone !
Not sure why people send barrels anymore. It no longer makes sense. Plenty Supermarkets and even discount stores like Price smart.
@@drewski1441 you're right it's not worth it it's cheaper if you send the money that way they can get the items cheaper
i suppose when you work it out its the same everywhere and you cut back on what you dont need. guess what ,the sunshine is free...right.
Thanks for the video, it's so informative. We can always rely on you for these useful info, especially for the people that are thinking of coming home.
Very interesting vlog Deeza..its getting ridiculous..its a worldwide thing..Energy bills is set to go sky high in the UK 🇬🇧..God help us when it start to get cold 🥶 People won't be able to Eat or Heat..Thanks for sharing 👍🏾👏🏾🤔
Very interesting - thank you. I was using the currency converter whilst I listened. Great topic
Happy Friday 🤞🏿💯manner an Prayer looking beautiful ♥️🖐🏿 , idont know wat Poor People 😢 😞 going to do 😶struggling continues.. deh mi seh
It's really rough in Jamaica right now. But then cost of living is up everywhere. I don't live in Jamaica so I can only imagine. It seems to me though that a lot of people could maybe plant "catch crops" like tomatoes, callaloo, peppers and sell a portion of it. Also raise chickens if you have the space.
It’s rough everywhere not just in Jamaica…. Even in Europe people are living worse than in Jamaica or Africa 👀
To live in a decent studio apartment in parts of NY or NJ right now in a relatively safe neighborhood is 2000 USD/mth…and for all the people who are going to argue that at least you earn more..then the answer is no…this is for a student who will have no income…then add groceries and utility bills…then you will realize the grass is not always greener on the other side…it just depends on life style and where you will be comfortable living…I’m pretty sure this student could find a ragged basement apartment in a pop down neighborhood for less but that’s not our preference…you will get what you pay for anywhere in the world right now…you live on the North coast Deeza in a nice neighborhood, plus gas in St Ann (especially in the Ocho Rios area) is more expensive than Kingston and parts of St Catherine like Portmore..goods and services tend to be more expensive also…I know because I have lived in Portmore, Kingston, and have property on the North Coast….it all comes down the lifestyle…majority of Jamaicans don’t have AC for example….
Deeza thanks for sharing. I'm one of those who's saying my God Deeza that's very good cost of living. those numbers make me wanna pack up and move down now. Add housing to that I don't know what it would be but believe me you open my eyes. I think that I could up the budget a little more to eat the snapper and lobster 🦞 😋 and enjoy myself. now if only I could control my fears.
No medical expenses such as dental care, here in the US we have cleaning every 6 months, preventative medical care at least once per year, over 40 you need a mammogram, over 50 you need a colonoscopy.
Eye care once yearly, glasses or contacts lenses
If you have children in high school or college don’t talk about those costs
Me being in the US, if 10,000-12,000jmd is equivalent to $65-$78 USD, that's pretty cheap. I currently pay $150 USD just for electricity and then $150 USD for water every month.
Thanks for the transparent share D. I better sort my income streams prior to moving to jamaica. 👊🏾🇬🇧🇯🇲
Shoot! I'll use flashlights and battery operated lamps in Jamaica with some solar. Although I don't like gas stove. I'll use it until I switch to electric. I don't need AC. I'll open the windows for the breeze. We now have USB fans. I''ll charge them from the USA. What you pay for electric is what I pay in the winter for heating and electric. Actually your expenses are not that bad, It's comparable to mine. I would'nt find it a problem but for someone who isn't earning alot there it might be a lot.
In the 2000s to early 2010s (2008-2012), i was actually able to survive off 50-70k. That covered all my expenses and i was still able to save. Up to a little over a year ago before i migrated, it was nearly impossible to survive on over 200k. I can't even imagine how bad it is now right after the gas prices went up
What was your size family
@@cl5707 just me alone, and I NEVER spent wastefully. But as the prices of general goods/services crept up monthly, any increase in salary was negated and savings shrunk. Good thing i invested and had a side hustle.
The cosat of living in Jamaica is extremly high for the people live and work there , but when you compare it to what we are paying in the US it very cost effective. Frankly I don;t know what the solution is because if they raise wages they are going push the cost of goods and services further.
Great content d. the uk 🇬🇧 it’s a madness
The average cost for a uk house 🏡 hold is approximately 6k in Jamaica 🇯🇲 money is roughly $1million the struggle is real 😳
Struggle indeed!, Government like to say : "we're all in this together" while most of the times they're the ones who's screwing us with their rhetoric.
well I bought 4 hot peppers,2 dng drinks, 2 bagjuice 2 cheese stix and a box drink ,and 3 small boom in london for £26 today, I spend roughly about £-£250 -£300 a week for a family of 5 on grocery
12 bagjuice
It's alright it's resonable for 3 people in Jamaica. You have made a good life.
Interesting overview. This will cause me to double think. Thank you
Great information as you Saud it all depends on each person lifestyle and accommodation.
Honestly, I don't think the light bill is that high, I pay $90 to $110 per month for 2 and that cheap compare to my friend which pay $180 to $200 for 3 person, and we only have one electric company in Florida.
This is definitely helpful...I live in the US but want to look for a property to buy in Jamaica...thanks for the info!
Thank you for that information. It's very expensive. Like over here in the UK. However it's good to know. Have a good and prosperous weekend.🇬🇧👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
You’ve got it down well to the point. Sounds really organized. Cool 😎 vibes
Hi Deezer my holiday is almost over been a very expensive month indeed. JPS has no competition hence reason they keep putting up rates smh. Let me get back to my Lidls lol.
Thanku for this informative and valuable video Big Up Yourself Deezer
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The cost of living in Jamica is much cheaper than my living basic expenses in the USA, it's about $1900 for one person living in a 2 bedroom Condominium. I think the electricity is too expensive. Stay safe and blessings to you and the family,
True. Cheaper to live in Jamaica
Stop the rass cap
Look people it's can't be cheaper to live in Jamaica because it is two different economy costs a living in is much more expensive than living in the USA 🇺🇸
@@horacenapier4251 For example, I Painted 3 rooms for a fraction of the cost it would cost me to do it in the United States
@@noblegirl1991 u look at like that I am saying it's two different economic because am living in the USA for the pass 13yrs and things that I couldn't afford in Jamaica then now so easy for me now because I have the money
Cost of living high everywhere. Ours is about $3,300 a month. Food and utilities went up. Going to cut off cable again. I believe in buying good quality food and we eat at home.
I cut off cable many years ago and I don't miss it! Only have internet service and watch UA-cam, Netflix and stream free contents directly from the tv networks. The savings are significant when you cut the cable expenses!👌
Helpful...planning to be home more often
Well, I would have loved you to have averaged Phone, and rent(housing) for a two bedroom….
I enjoy watching
Interesting vlog today…. Food for thought.
I think that is reasonable
Rent in NYC is 3 and 2 thousand dollars a month Jamaica is not bad to live
Stop the cap $453000 JMD rent skyrocket 200000 and up smh
What up guys that is cheep compar to Albany ny wee get Bill. For 3 and 4 hundreds dollars light bell
Thanks for sharing Deeza
Go to national wholesale and cook outside
tell it like it is girl, people need financial education but when they are being robbed blind by utility companies right left & centre. its a wonder the jamaican population dont revolt, but then who is listening to the people.
Girl JPS sick my stomach!!! But damn your bill was cheap prior my grandma lived alone and was paying 20+ grand a month 😪 and don’t get me started on Flow 🤯
😱 $20,000 oh my! I feel like JPS just make up the amounts as they go along. Hope you and the little one are doing well 🙏🏾❤️
@@DatMiSehTV yeah they do Vito especially if it’s a built up area with returning residents! We’re great thank you hope you’re well also xx
The Government is to be blamed, there is other companies that the government won’t let in. Therefore, there is no competitive pricing, it’s like the mafia. People, protest, protest, protest, with signs, saying, lower JPS bill or NO VOTE. I bet u it will come down. Do this PEACEFULL PROTEST IN FRONT OF “THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT”.
That much cheaper not living in the US not bad at all
Hello really useful info it's more expensive than I thought. Bloody Hell how much is your accommodation?🙄
Cost of living is high everywhere not only in JA
So please, always quick to put the country on the chopping block
If you’ve watched any of my other videos especially the latest video when I’m in the UK you’ll hear me say that the cost of living is high EVERYWHERE. I NEVER put Jamaica alone on the chopping board. Watch my other videos and you’ll understand. I talk about Jamaica because that’s where I live, but I also talk about other countries too. We all know that everywhere in the world is facing hard times.
Take off the cable because you can get everything on UA-cam and at least you cut one bill
Cable and internet is bundled at one cost. Cant get one without the other.
Pretty decent I would assume.
Blessings 🙌
Great video Deeza, what about water? NWC is also a big expense each month
Thank you, i am thinking about retiring next year and moving to Jamaica. Is it true foreigners pay more ?
If a 2 bdroom apartment is $316 JMD , its $1 000USD . Can confirm this. Please n thank you!❤
Wow, Deena!!
$60,000 ja per month on food! That is over $500 Canadian dollars!
U need a budget!!!
Interesting video!
Cheers!
I spend anywhere from 600 to 1000 dollars a month for 3 of us in my household in Canada because I buy quality and I won't change.
GROCERIES only
Budgeting doesn't help- it's the actual prices of even the most basic food items that are so high therefore it is unavoidable!!
Thats basic grocery shopping. Cant budget lower.
Hey Deezer, what about water?
That's not bad for a month that's my car, insurance and gas money for the month.
Jamaica should have hydrogen power plants
The people needs to challenge their politicians in regards to JPS. JPS is disgusting. I spent a month in Jamaica in the summer and my light bill was $35k
Mine is 48k and i live alone.
@@NATURALMYSTICMK wow. You probably run your air condition all the time
Noblegirl...only at night. Its an inverter ac
@@NATURALMYSTICMK wow.
I just came back from my vacation in Jamaica and my question isn’t are ripe bananas being weighed in the supermarket instead of selling it by the dozen when did we get so Americanize that we are weighing bananas 🍌 that was my experience in a supermarket in East kingston in Harbour view and after the woman weighed the few fingers of bananas 🍌 the price came up to almost $500. 00 I just told her to put it back kmft and walked out
Go to the market then.
Hi D don’t you have a water bill
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JPS are a bunch of crooks. 💯😤🇯🇲🇬🇧
What about the water Bill?
Why would you leave out housing costs? 🤷🏾
I chose to leave out my personal housing cost, but of course it’ll be different for different people.
What about your water
Yes, what is your current NWC monthly payment please?
Thanks for sharing Deezer. I'm in the UK at present getting ready to jump ship and move to Jamaica. £1,834.00 is normal monthly cost and I don't live a lavish life. I do like to eat quality food i.e. organic/gmo free whenever possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle for 2 of us.
From my point of view, the whole planet is in crisis. It's all a part of a bigger plan to collapse the economy or as some call it, the great reset. Come winter in the UK, people will have to choose between eating and heating. Deezer has experienced the cold and will know heat is essential to manage the cold winter months.
I know of people in the uk who are setting up communities in the country side to live off grid as they are aware of the coming organised famine apparently scheduled for 2023! People are being advised to start planting if they haven't already started doing so.
At least in Jamaica, people won't freeze to death and shouldn't be starving as they can either plant food or it grows in the wild.
Jamaica ticks all boxes for me inspite of the high cost of living.
@@dendaley I totally agree with you...With the impending energy crisis looming..me & hubby are thinking the same..You don't need heating in JA, so you won't be getting a hefty bill..Best wishes with your move 👏🏾👌🏾❤️🇯🇲
@@jacquidowarris7012 Many thanks Jacqui xXx
@@dendaley you are welcome 👍🏾 😊
😀😀😀👍👍👍informative
Can you expense the car and food etc through your company?
That means that you are going back to England 🇬🇧
No plans to go back to Jamaica. Still loving and enjoying Jamaica despite its challenges
@@DatMiSehTV I leave Jamaica 🇯🇲 in 10 years ago and I didn't regret now I am living in the USA and I have a few houses back in Jamaica I love ❤ Jamaica but u just can't make it there now I am rich and happy
@@horacenapier4251 😂🤣
Sounds like they are trying to run people out of there. Smh
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How can one get a job as a nurse in Jamaica from Nigeria?
There is a nursing shortage in Jamaica. You need to apply for and be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica. Since you are from Nigeria, you shouldn't have any problems.
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Just subscribe to your channel, cost of living in Jamaica is sending me and any others here insane, supermarkets, clothes store, markets, bus fares weekly or daily, sending kids or kid to school, gasoline, cooking gas, and minimum wage are a mad house, like seriously in prices and cost of living its its ridiculously expensive.
Rent is another scene of great madness in cost for living. Purchasing a house, buying lands to build, purchasing a car or any means of transportation is over the rooftops In Jamaica, bank fees and interest rates are insane, if you use your debit card its $500 fee to draw your own hard earn cash from the machine each withdrawals, school fees are a bit high with most of the high schools & prepatory schools, schools shoes, books, uniforms are a massive head aches and this doesn't apply for the rich, only for low income earners. Utilities Bill's is another massive destruction to our brains, trust me it's not a easy living lifestyle here in this country of Jamaica, tourist do complain a lot about the high cost and rates, and fees but I dont think government cares about us as citizens.
Families in diaspora many refuse to send barrels bcz they say its cheaper to buy here in Jamaica all that they would be sending here. So thanks to those and you who do tries to send barrels back to families here in Jamaica, keep up the good job you are doing..
It does not cost $500 to use the ATM. Its like $13.
That’s $500 Jamaican dollars not US
Dat meh seh...i am talking Ja $. I use the ATM all the time so I know what the local charges are. Ja$ 13.00
@@NATURALMYSTICMK oh! I get charged $500 Jamaican dollars to use my card at the ATM, when I use my British card. Maybe depends on what type of card you use.
Dat mi deh...yes your card being foreign will cost more. Local ones are much much cheaper. 💜