Restaurant prices in Jamaica
See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Jamaica? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Jamaica? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Jamaica?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 6.4 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6.4 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 64 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Jamaica, including bottle of water, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, cheap restaurant, coffee, or Burger King or a similar bar
See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Jamaica
What currency is used in Jamaica and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in Jamaica Jamaican dollar (JMD). For 10 US dollars you can get 1.56 thousand Jamaican dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 15.6 thousand Jamaican dollars. And the other way around: For 100 Jamaican dollars you can get 0.642 US dollars.
What are the different prices in the cities in Jamaica? Look here: Prices in cities in Jamaica
Prices: Kingston Mandeville Montego Bay Portmore Old Harbour Spanish Town Half Way Tree Linstead Alexandria Bath
cheap restaurant
$6.4 ($3.2 - $12.8)
68% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.2 ($1.6 - $5.1)
63% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$3.4 ($1.3 - $5.5)
33% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.81 ($0.64 - $1.9)
60% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$6.4 ($6.4 - $8.6)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.2 ($0.83 - $2.5)
by half less than in United States
Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Jamaica
(The last update: today)
Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Jamaica:
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $6.4 (JMD 1K)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $64 (JMD 10K)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $6.4 (JMD 1K)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.2 (JMD 350)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.2 (JMD 500)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.2 (JMD 192)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.81 (JMD 127)
- Cappuccino $3.4 (JMD 531)
- Espresso Coffee $2.4 (JMD 372)
- Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.9 (JMD 300)
Price changes in previous years in Jamaica
Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2013: $1.6(JMD 254), 2014: $1.9(JMD 292), 2015: $1.7(JMD 268), 2016: $1.8(JMD 284), 2017: $2.5(JMD 392), and 2018: $1.9(JMD 292)
Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2013: $26(JMD 4K), 2014: $32(JMD 5K), 2015: $31(JMD 4.89K), 2016: $32(JMD 5K), 2017: $39(JMD 6K), and 2018: $42(JMD 6.5K)
Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2013: $1.3(JMD 200), 2014: $1.6(JMD 250), 2015: $1.6(JMD 250), 2016: $1.6(JMD 255), 2017: $1.6(JMD 250), and 2018: $1.6(JMD 250).
Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Jamaica?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2013: $0.69(JMD 108), 2014: $0.74(JMD 116), 2015: $0.68(JMD 106), 2016: $0.77(JMD 119), 2017: $0.66(JMD 103), and 2018: $0.76(JMD 118) in recent years
Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2013: $0.46(JMD 72), 2014: $0.61(JMD 96), 2015: $0.54(JMD 84), 2016: $0.7(JMD 109), 2017: $0.57(JMD 89), and 2018: $0.64(JMD 100)
