Current Currency Rate (MONEY)

The current currency rate for US to Jamaican dollars is 1.00US = 83.19JMD.

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The current dollar does not let you buy much. The 83.00 Jamaica dollars does not go far. What can you buy with 83.00 jamaican dollars. Not much, because everything cost. You may be able to buy a pack of cookies or some sweeties.


Ten U.S. dollars will equal to 831.94. How can you feed a family of 3 or 4 on ten dollars a day. Let's find out what we can buy, by looking at the prices of the supermarket (SuperPlus).

A loaf of bread will cost you over 2 or 3 dollars.
Some people prefer to buy flour. As they can make dumplings, which is like eating a bread with the meal. Rice is another staple that is used daily with meals.

Flour at 4.85lb will cost you $2.99
Rice at 2.2lbs will cost you $1.40 a bag 11lbs will cost $4.45

Chicken can range from $8.00- $11.00 for a whole chicken. Outside the supermarket can also be expensive.

Things like chicken feet can be $.95 for 500g. This is not alot but can be more if you add more pks. Turkey necks can be cheaper with a price of $.78 for 500g a pk

SuperPlus Corned beef can be $1.80 for 12oz. People do prefer the Grace Foods brands.

This is to give you a idea of how the prices are in Jamaica and how you may have to shop around for things. Checking prices will save you money.
Even toilet paper is $5.95 at SuperPlus. I can buy mine for $2.00 here. So if you are staying for awhile you may want to pack some in your luggage. If sending a barrel, you might want to send a whole lot of this. I think that the toilet paper is overpriced at SuperPlus.

Here is link to SuperPlus and you can look at prices yourself. You can also order online for someone. You can order online for yourself and go pick it up when you arrive. Either way some of the prices are better then the prices at the market. Although you are supposed to be able to haggle or bargain with the person selling stuff. Just remember they are out to make money and if your foreign, then they may take advantage.

Good idea to take someone who is Jamaican and knows how to deal. Also, a friend who is not going to rip you off! SUPERPLUS

Happy Shopping!