PT. 1 COST OF LIVING IN JAMAICA: GROCERY SHOPPING| Jamaica Diaries EP. 7| Kayy Moodie

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  • @KayyMoodie
    @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +24

    Adulting is overrated 🤣 Sending love to all of us out there doing it! 💜 ~kayy

  • @ZihKingMusic
    @ZihKingMusic 11 місяців тому +25

    I don’t go to the supermarket anymore. I just stand outside and gather sunlight to make food… #photosynthesis

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +3

      💀💀 sounds much cheaper to me

    • @ew374
      @ew374 Місяць тому

      😅

  • @jamessimpson9014
    @jamessimpson9014 7 місяців тому +7

    I am from Mobay sis try and plant a vegetable garden in your backyard if you live in your private home if you live in apartment that option might not work however since you drive we all know someone in the country side of Jamaica take a day trip and get food from the local farmers there that definitely will lower your food bill. One love sis 🇯🇲.

  • @ShareeDeeJA
    @ShareeDeeJA 11 місяців тому +23

    I love these videos! Showing the cost of living, how long it takes at the tax office, running errands and doing everyday things...my guilty pleasure is watching these 😁 Honestly...groceries are the same in the U.S. Some things might higher and some lower. It's ridiculous 🙄

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +3

      So very true re the prices here in JA & U.S!! Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you could enjoy the video! 🫶🏽🫶🏽

    • @jamericangrl816
      @jamericangrl816 11 місяців тому +2

      Watching these videos are also my guilty pleasure! While the cost of groceries may relatively be the same price (sometimes more in JA0 I think Jamaicans feel the pinch a lot more. Their minimum wage for a 40 hr work week is about $85 USD. There are also a lot more social services in place in the US (food stamps, cash assistance, etc) to help offset the costs for poor people.

    • @ShareeDeeJA
      @ShareeDeeJA 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@jamericangrl816Yes...definitely agree. Was just talking about it this weekend. Very well aware that the population's wages are not parallel to the U.S.

    • @raab5040
      @raab5040 22 дні тому

      ​@jamericangrl816 I have been saying this. In 2024 and I hear some saying even going to market expensive. Over $9 US for a lb of sweet peppers, similar for tomatoes. In sean goes to $2

  • @joanwilliams501
    @joanwilliams501 24 дні тому

    Kay I am new to your channel. I love the fact that you take the time to put the conversation and cost of food in Jamaica.
    with that said Kayy can you consider supporting your local people. go to the market and buy the local produce.
    the cost of food in Jamaica is ridiculous.

  • @jacqulinnepoulard9843
    @jacqulinnepoulard9843 11 місяців тому +6

    That's a lot of money for that small amount of stuff her in the uk you can get a big trolley of food in them discount supermarket for £100 stuff in Jamaica are very expensive i find that out when i was there in 2021 i couldn't believe it .that's the reason i try my best to send a change to my families out there each month to help them because it's really hard out there

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, things are more expensive here. Alot of ppl dont realise it thinking that things are cheaper becuz JA is a 3rd world country but not the case. Thanks for watching!

    • @lagoon30
      @lagoon30 10 місяців тому +1

      God bless you for not abandoning your family like so many diasporans have, you understand the reality of struggling Jamaicans, must of them think Jamaicans always looking for a hand out, they have forgotten where they come from.

    • @jacqulinnepoulard9843
      @jacqulinnepoulard9843 10 місяців тому

      @@lagoon30 thanks i do understand

    • @raab5040
      @raab5040 22 дні тому

      I farm some items but still it's very costly compared to not in JM. It's 3 times for most stuff, even if local. And market isn't as cheap only some stuff.

  • @Ann-hm7gj
    @Ann-hm7gj 7 місяців тому +1

    I didn't know Jamaica had all the foreign food items?
    Wow that's amazing
    I can understand the price because it's costly to ship those items worldwide.

  • @sandypark69
    @sandypark69 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video, very informative. The beauty about Jamaica is you can live off local produce which is healthier and actually cheaper.. import will also be more expensive. I live in Canada and we are stuck with the high cost grocery store. When I return to Jamaica, my plan is to limit the package imported food options.. it's so expensive..

  • @sheastewart1062
    @sheastewart1062 11 місяців тому +3

    Things expensive everywhere, i went overseas and after having a shopping cart not even full only to start self checking and see that i was way over US 300 and i idnt get everything that i needed. Walmart nuh cheap again like one time

  • @xolileposwa4924
    @xolileposwa4924 28 днів тому

    Show us more of Jamaica, One love from South Africa🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @ladyshiloh19
    @ladyshiloh19 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm in the US and the prices are almost the same in america.

  • @lisa9431
    @lisa9431 9 місяців тому +1

    Girrrl. This video was EVERYTHING! I enjoyed you and your friend shopping.
    Thx you and more please.

  • @ew374
    @ew374 Місяць тому

    Thanks so much uch for that information 😊I love the supermarket shopping with the us and Jamaican $ exchange, very informative. Can you post more videos of prices to eat out at McDonald’s, burger king or just toll on The road.✌🏼

  • @cleverB634
    @cleverB634 10 місяців тому +2

    £200 pounds don't get u much groceries in the UK anymore. Sometimes I try to buy supermarket brands. But some of them have gotten a bit pricey too

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  10 місяців тому

      Sad! I know exactly what you mean because the amount of groceries I get for this total is waaay less than what I used to take home for the same price! 🥲

  • @Isis31
    @Isis31 11 місяців тому +2

    Could you please post the cost of each individual item on the screen BIG so that the viewers can see it?
    Thanks.

  • @soulofjamaica2450
    @soulofjamaica2450 11 місяців тому +5

    Taking every item from the back of the shelf 😂😂.

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      😂😂 if you know, you know

  • @DellPitt
    @DellPitt 11 місяців тому +1

    Welcome back. trust me, girl, it's all over. I'm in Canada and $100 just for just basic needs. Basically, if meat is involved, it's only for two days. Clearly cost when not on sale can cost from. $5 to 10.

    • @tashaygayle8445
      @tashaygayle8445 11 місяців тому

      Yes true a regular me go Walmart and spend near $200 pan snacks fi me son, and other day me spend around $100 in a Freshco

  • @stevenkirk9208
    @stevenkirk9208 11 місяців тому +3

    Things definitely well in Jamaica. I live in Virginia and I can't afford to spend $212.00 on grocery shopping

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +3

      I wouldn’t say “well”😭 but we all feelin the increases worldwide

    • @lagoon30
      @lagoon30 10 місяців тому

      Its notall Jamaicans that are fortunate to shop like her, so dont be so quick with your statement @stevenkirk9208

  • @cleverB634
    @cleverB634 10 місяців тому +1

    I go to the whole sale or PriceSmart when I'm in Ja and the market for fresh fruits and veg.

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  10 місяців тому

      Yeah better prices too! I try to get my fresh fruits and veg from the market whenever I can but these days I mostly get everything in one place.

  • @LifewiththeDixons
    @LifewiththeDixons 11 місяців тому +1

    Glad you’re back, again, anyway, nice vlog, love to see more of the day to day life.

  • @violetdaley5677
    @violetdaley5677 Місяць тому

    Yes cast a liven is very very high in Jamaica and the tax again is killings us

  • @robertagordon5916
    @robertagordon5916 11 місяців тому +2

    Great video, thanks for sharing …… Since the pandemic grocery prices are similar here in the US, ridiculously high. I shop for a family of 5 & I spend at least $500 a week.😩😫

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Waoow!! I cry seeing the bill for one so can’t imagine looking at that bill for 5! But we definitely all feeling it everywhere 😩

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching 🫶🏽

  • @kevlovelaughter
    @kevlovelaughter 11 місяців тому +1

    The roma tomatoes and cherry tomatoes from Jamaica are so good, you are right

  • @Xrpto
    @Xrpto 11 місяців тому +3

    Aaaaasaaaah! I'm losing my mind 🤯 Kay dropped the fucking video dawg 😊

  • @WhoIsHerby
    @WhoIsHerby 3 місяці тому

    Everything keeps going up and up. Big up Jamaica 🇯🇲

  • @michaeltyson5507
    @michaeltyson5507 10 місяців тому +1

    Another awesome video , always love your content

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much 🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @marciarobinson1030
    @marciarobinson1030 11 місяців тому +4

    It’s literally the same thing in the US but thank for ur info girl nice👏👏👍

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Ah okay! thanks for sharing!🫶🏽

    • @veronamccarthy1635
      @veronamccarthy1635 11 місяців тому +1

      I think it cheaper in Jamaica 😅😂

    • @marciarobinson1030
      @marciarobinson1030 11 місяців тому

      @@veronamccarthy1635 you could be right base on the prices couted

  • @Xrpto
    @Xrpto 11 місяців тому +1

    3:43 yes Brittney delulu is the selulu 😂 omg I'm fkn killn myself laughing. Well worth the wait ✌🏽

  • @Chinaglo24
    @Chinaglo24 7 місяців тому

    People that live in parts of Jamaica cannot afford groceries period when I was there was hardly anyone in the supermarket shopping this was back in 2017 I went there to by grapes I love grapes I tell you it caught me some money.

  • @samanthabryan9730
    @samanthabryan9730 Місяць тому

    Anytime JAH bless me to piece of land am going to do a little farming, so me can be able to reduce the expense of buying food and eat healthy.

  • @cleverB634
    @cleverB634 10 місяців тому +1

    Uk is very expensive food and utility bills are through the roof.

  • @hyerimseo929
    @hyerimseo929 4 місяці тому

    I'm moving to jamaica from korea and this is so helpful! Love to see buldak in stores haha

  • @unique4532
    @unique4532 10 днів тому

    Hey so if us international folks was grocery shopping would you recommend downloading a app to convert the total while in line ?

  • @maznf3589
    @maznf3589 9 місяців тому +1

    cost of livin has risen everywhere so jamaica is no exception in this. food , rent, mortgage, bills. yuh just got to budget and cut back, buy bulk if you can store items. market is good for fresh items. keep it going girl. you are on the right track. bless up.

  • @anonymous12726
    @anonymous12726 5 місяців тому

    Shout out to your friend: Man, she is gorgeous! Oh, and she was right there now, those cinnamon rolls were a mess! You put them back?

  • @Spycontent8
    @Spycontent8 10 місяців тому +1

    Your editing is A1

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  10 місяців тому

      Thank you 🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @sshoy24
    @sshoy24 8 місяців тому

    Hi Kayy, great content. Thank you! Explain the water refill for me, please? Is it purified, or alkaline? What is the purpose of the water fill station?

  • @marmackk
    @marmackk 11 місяців тому

    Prices have doubled in the US too.Its everywhere.

  • @bigtea500
    @bigtea500 11 місяців тому

    Miss you , but happy to see you , thank you 🌹🌺🌹🌺

  • @islandgirl8914
    @islandgirl8914 11 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed. I live in KSA and good is expensive!!!!!

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      It really is! It’s hittin us all over the world!! Thanks for watching 🤍

  • @rupertrobinson7085
    @rupertrobinson7085 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m in America where all the Jamaican products in the store why am I all looking at American stuff??

  • @JessiJ07
    @JessiJ07 3 місяці тому

    This why if I move over seas I’m on Amazon

  • @LizGutowski
    @LizGutowski 10 місяців тому +1

    Same price here 😢 in the USA 😭😭

  • @T63727
    @T63727 11 місяців тому +1

    Girl the guys them in p ment a rob up we little land of wood and water all a dem a thief😂😂😂🎉😂😂😂

  • @T63727
    @T63727 11 місяців тому +1

    Love what u doing ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jacqulinnepoulard9843
    @jacqulinnepoulard9843 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the vedios

  • @karlenescott3557
    @karlenescott3557 11 місяців тому

    Furniture shopping

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  10 місяців тому +1

      When I’m moving into my new house! 🥲

  • @jacqulinnepoulard9843
    @jacqulinnepoulard9843 11 місяців тому

    Yes like that lizards 🦎 spray the last time i was in Jamaica 2021 staying in portmore pines them lizards keep coming in the house i was terrified because am i really cannot stand no insects at all i always buy insects spray overhere in the uk

  • @T63727
    @T63727 11 місяців тому +2

    That oil not good trust me👍👍👍👍🔥❤️✅

    • @lagoon30
      @lagoon30 10 місяців тому +1

      Ablot of what she took up is seriously not healthy, but she is pretty young now so she is not feeling the effect of those poor choices yet on her body, i pray she will wake up before its too late.

  • @Xrpto
    @Xrpto 11 місяців тому +1

    3:03 no gurll 😂 it's divide ÷ #smmfh ....

  • @jacqulinnepoulard9843
    @jacqulinnepoulard9843 11 місяців тому +1

    Where's fair views in Jamaica coming to Jamaica soon

  • @bryanmaximus531
    @bryanmaximus531 11 місяців тому

    Keep it up st ja,especially western 1up

  • @whitneysmith6131
    @whitneysmith6131 9 місяців тому

    I'm at the big blue bottle refill is 300😅

  • @user-um7tw6kx4r6
    @user-um7tw6kx4r6 7 місяців тому

    yeah but you're not showing the prices

  • @cirocgurl5444
    @cirocgurl5444 2 місяці тому

    From mi see progressive mi stress out and I just started the video

  • @bigcollar34
    @bigcollar34 11 місяців тому +1

    Buldak $1.49 for 1. 6.99 for a 5 pack

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Good to know thank you!!

  • @T63727
    @T63727 11 місяців тому +1

    All of them rich now 22 million more and more dem a get. 😂😂it herts wat can we do😂😂😂😂

  • @Pharaohx115
    @Pharaohx115 11 місяців тому +1

    i love the video . i would be intrested in more traveling around jamaica

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +2

      Different settings on this series but more to come 😏

  • @melissagreen9137
    @melissagreen9137 9 місяців тому +2

    WHY IS JAMAICAN BUYING FRUITS ! I couldn't believe no one is farming there. There generation aight holding JAMAICA UP ! 🇯🇲

  • @christophersorey8243
    @christophersorey8243 9 місяців тому

    I'm new here.

  • @T_2Times
    @T_2Times 3 місяці тому

    Why u don't shop at the coronation market? Lol

  • @ymaddem
    @ymaddem 11 місяців тому

    Ironshore nuh cheap

  • @UnknownNetworkTV
    @UnknownNetworkTV 11 місяців тому +1

    Kay yaw figot seh the listed prices exclude G.C.T

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah you right the prices on the shelves exclude it but the final price I gave included all G.C.T though 🫶🏼

  • @stephensmith1499
    @stephensmith1499 11 місяців тому +1

    I am like that old man looking at her in those shorts I don't wrong him its good to be a live

  • @IsakuItou
    @IsakuItou 10 місяців тому

    Mrs.nige! 😂

  • @shanebrown498
    @shanebrown498 11 місяців тому +1

    Mi wife Kay

  • @lynfoster6493
    @lynfoster6493 10 місяців тому

    The cheapest tile shop

  • @moniquestuddart3945
    @moniquestuddart3945 10 місяців тому

    How many ppl for 40000?

  • @CIRCLEOF4TRESS
    @CIRCLEOF4TRESS 11 місяців тому

    That’s my average weekly grocery bill 😭😭😭.

  • @mobrown7594
    @mobrown7594 Місяць тому

    Jamaica is expensive

  • @angellafraser638
    @angellafraser638 11 місяців тому +1

    I dont know how black people buy grocery in Jamaica this will be interesting

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +2

      Sigh. Crazy how expensive shopping is vs the low value of our dollar

  • @elizabethwhite4237
    @elizabethwhite4237 11 місяців тому +1

    U buy too much brand name u grandmother need to give u some pinching lessons but u have the money so it’s alright 😂❤nice video

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Lol. I don’t even though. Most of the stuff is regular tings just too pricey here 😩 thanks for watching 🫶🏽

  • @rogermoore5590
    @rogermoore5590 11 місяців тому

    This video is stressing 😥😟

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому

      Got us all stressing 😥

  • @gaminggawd5181
    @gaminggawd5181 11 місяців тому

    my caribbean youtube wife!!! :)

    • @KayyMoodie
      @KayyMoodie  11 місяців тому +2

      Hahaha so many youtube husbands!

    • @gaminggawd5181
      @gaminggawd5181 11 місяців тому

      @@KayyMoodie lolol they all need to back off... lol