Cost of Living in Jamaica. Grocery Shopping. Supermarket.

Prices for food in Jamaica can be really high. Let's walk through a SUPERMARKET and check other places for grocery shopping in Jamaica. With this video we're beginning the series to cover the cost of living in Jamaica to help people plan their trip better.
Part 2 includes shopping at a Local Market, here is the follow up video:
• Cost of Living in Jama...
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Currency
01:46 - Grocery Shopping Options
02:07 - Market Place
02:44 - Pushcarts
03:45 - Meat Marts etc
04:25 - Haberdashery
06:00 - Supermarket
06:29 - Prices for Fruits
08:29 - Prices for Vegetables
10:10 - Prices for Fish and Meat
11:52 - Prices for General Grocery
12:44 - Prices for Bakery Products
14:01 - Prices for Dairy Products
14:55 - Prices for Oils
15:36 - Prices for Beverages
17:23 - ALL prices summary
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[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Cost of Living Part 2: Local Market kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKqnaWd7rLSBhtE Cost of Living Part 3: How much money you need to live in Jamaica: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpTQo4WibJJknc0 17:23 - FULL LIST of prices at a glance. However, note, prices for groceries can heavily vary depending on a shop, its location and the time of the year. See the chapters below:
 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Currency 01:46 - Grocery Shopping Options 02:07 - Market Place 02:44 - Pushcarts 03:45 - Meat Marts etc 04:25 - Haberdashery 06:00 - Supermarket 06:29 - Prices for Fruits 08:29 - Prices for Vegetables 10:10 - Prices for Fish and Meat 11:52 - Prices for General Grocery 12:44 - Prices for Bakery Products 14:01 - Prices for Dairy Products 14:55 - Prices for Oils 15:36 - Prices for Beverages 17:23 - Summary This video is designed to give a general idea of how much groceries cost in Jamaica. Please note, the footage for this video was mostly filmed before Covid. However, the prices presented in the video were checked and updated on 17 October 2020. They are based on prices in Progressive Foods supermarket in Montego Bay. 
The current exchange rate is 1 USD = 140 JMD. The prices are quoted in USD, using the following formula to calculate: up to date JMD price + 16.5% GCT divided by 140. GCT is currently reduced to 15% from April 2020 due to covid as a form of relief by the Government. It might go back up to 16.5% as soon as covid is over.

[@DECHAWNSmusing]

Another wonderful and informative video. Just slight correction to GCT rate of 16.5%; that was reduced in April of this year down to 15%.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@DECHAWNSmusing yes, very good point! However, it's because of covid, so it would probably go up again to 16.5% once we're out of this crisis.

[@sharonrobinson5849]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE ok if we all just pray and ask God to not let this goes back but instead lower it to less than 10% at least and trust me God will make it happened for the nation.

[@alexanderford1360]

Can I get sponsorship to live here and get people from the states to visit?

[@alexanderford1360]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽

[@ONEBIGIRIEFAMILY]

I like that you mentioned that people should support local farmers. That’s very important.

[@sandysegree7271]

Bring back thepush cart darby.

[@chitchat1]

A try support them but them nah support we

[@mzchyn]

But then she bought produce from the grocery store, there is a local guy across the street who sells produce, so she kinda contradicted herself. But most of the information she provided in this video was accurate.

[@naodyohannes5501]

For real!!! And they are very friendly and kind ppl!

[@magdaclaus6986]

💚

[@ksak2649]

Sensible people nuh buy fruits & vegetables a grocery store ina Jamaica, when you can get it a road side cheap cheap!!

[@NATURALMYSTICMK]

I never buy roadside.

[@santinogreene2232]

Gud vibz😁😁

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

yeah... well, it takes much more time to buy groceries at a road side than at a supermarket. This is the time you could have spent working on a project, with a potential to bring $ in the long term. It actually all comes down to maths. Here is an example: if I go shopping to a supermarket once a week and spend 50 USD more per week because of overpaying for goods, I will actually save 2 hours of my time per week because of buying everything in one place. There are 52 weeks per year, this means that I would buy 104 hours (2 x 52) of my life with 2600 USD (50 x 52). It takes me 36 hours on average to create one video for youtube, which means with this saved time I can make 3 extra videos. These videos can potentially bring me around 2000 USD each during 1 year period as a form of passive income. So: I spend 2600 USD to earn 104 hours in order to earn 6000 USD. profit: 3400 USD per year. Obviously, this is just very raw example and risks are involved (what if nobody watches my videos? or decide to skip the ads?), however, this is to illustrate it's not as simple as it might seem at first glance. After all, the ONLY currency you have in life is your TIME. Have you thought of it this way?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

PS. I buy things at a road side when I'm going somewhere and see stuff I need - always happy to stop by and support the local farmer selling his/her produce! But won't go shopping to the road side on purpose, because of the time costs involved.

[@noblegirl1991]

Buy fruit and vegetables in the market

[@optique4]

I really appreciate you being very truthful in your videos about our country and just sharing our culture to the world. Wishing you and your family will always feel welcome on this piece of rock called JAMAICA.

[@randomyute1601]

I’m Jamaican living in Jamaica and this is 100% accurate!!

[@originalfoxylady4520]

Very good info. Personally, cost of living never faze me anywhere I live. I simply adapt to the situation and do as the locals do - I'd plant my own vegetable garden; raise chickens and other small animals for protein. I don't have to drink coffee, there are so many good bush teas in Ja. Neither do I have to eat bacon or butter. Food costs would be the least of my problems in Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@asdfdfggfd]

When I retire there some day my side gig is going to be growing strawberries in my yard. LOL exotic fruits seller, in Jamaica.

[@indigoGoddess7]

When you have nonJamaicans living in Jamaica, they are always complaining about everything yet they’re the same ones who will pay $20 for a Starbucks coffee in North America.

[@queenratv115]

True

[@vivveene]

Ruby where do you live please?

[@ezclean7022]

Smart lady 😊 bless

[@noewizzy1]

I honestly love your content. As a Jamaican, I find it pleasing at how accurate your content is. Proving that you did some dept research 🇯🇲

[@nia4087]

Irine irine. You need to buy your fruits and most vegetables at the market then buy the odd things at those supermarkets. But u nail it everytime. Love this and all your videos ❤️ Nuff respect

[@peterfloro7713]

Hi Irina, glad that everything went well for your move to JA. One of the things I miss most about JA are the fruits and vegetables and some of the dishes, like ackee and saltfish, Callaloo soup, Fry Fish and bammie, to name a few. Growing up in Kingston, my parents, who were also avid gardeners, had numerous varieties of mangoes, avocados and even managed to build a grape arbor and grew sweet, green skin table grapes, some of which they would give to our neighbours if there was a bountiful harvest. My favourite mango is called the Bombay variety. If you have not already had one, cut one in half around the circumference, and slowly pull each half apart. Dollop a nice spoonful of Vanilla ice cream into each half, and take a spoonful of mango and ice cream from the side until both halves are empty!!!..Hope you try it!! Good luck with your business..

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Wow, that's some recipe! Thank you so much for sharing! :)

[@bgentsja6762]

I’m Jamaican and I didn’t know push cart racing was actually a thing in the past. I learnt a lot from this video. I should be ashamed of myself 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

So glad videos are useful, but don't worry, nobody can know everything! I'm learning a lot from people commenting on my videos, e.g. this time I failed at pronouncing "callaloo" and "sorrel"! 😂😂😂 I'm so thankful to everybody for support and help!

[@lyndaclarke9279]

You should be ashamed of yourself lol 😆🤣😂 jokingggg mayb u leave there long time or you from Kingston? I'm from the country and in the country alots of go cart is there now I live in Canada .one love my yaadie sister ❤

[@lyndaclarke9279]

Sorry push cart 😅 I said go cart lol

[@jenniferellis5624]

Absolutely

[@taelien1131]

Don't be I didn't know either

[@noblegirl1991]

Always buy fruits and vegetables from market, local farmers

[@Chev2k3]

An important fact you should have said is that plastic bags are not provided at supermarkets and are illegal.

[@TracyKMainwaring]

Crazy, since all the produce is wrapped in plastic!

[@theheartmekanik]

@@TracyKMainwaring thank you!

[@moonbeamsrainbows3080]

@@TracyKMainwaring no need for the majority of produce to be wrapped in plastic there's other alternatives if any are needed

[@TracyKMainwaring]

@KingChrisM plastic makes a lot of fresh foods sweat and decompose faster, doesn't it? Plastic jars can be useful-- cheaper than glass to ship

[@raidensama1511]

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[@howardsmith5756]

I remembered the days when I used to transport the push carts to Redgal Ring and Discovery Bay. Had no idea that cart racing wasn't happening anymore, it was great entertainment. IRINA I think Jamaica is blessed to have you there. You've spent time dispelling some of the negative myths about the country, culture and people and have highlighted the real facts about the country be it positive or negative. A BIG THANK YOU.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much for the support! 🙏 So glad people are finding my content useful!

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

I completely agree with you Howard Smith; Irina is a treasure to Jamaica. Wish we had one hundred million more honest and objective people like her. Jamaica is so lucky to have her - she should be our true Ambassador as she does Jamaica GOOD! A big THANK YOU Irina for all you do to dispel all the myths and lies about our beloved country Jamaica as you keep it real. We will always be indebted to you; thank you. May the Universe continue to nourish and allow you to flourish beautiful lady. We LOVE YOU.👍🏼👏❤❤💗💟💛💚💕

[@stephanobuddle837]

This video was so 100% accurate I didn't want it to end!!!!!!

[@leightonsinclair8786]

I second u, its so accurate

[@PotentialProphet]

Hey if you're reading this and you're down, alone even with people. Trying to do something to support yourself, people around. But if you're watching these videos for inspiration to not feel it that much. Remember in reality, try and earn some money and pray everyday. Don't give that up, much love to you 🙏🏾💓💯

[@earnmoneyonline_youtube4280]

Hi, Good Answer, my choice grocery shop dollar plus grocery shop recommended for you. dollarplusgrocerycrop1969.blogspot.com/ Contact-[phone]

[@munch709NL]

Always so helpful. Thanks for such great information. Blessings from Newfoundland, Canada. 🙏🏽👊🏽🇨🇦🇯🇲

[@richieredw2142]

You don't have to buy fruits from USA like apples, pears, strawberries at such an expensive price when there such an array of exotic fruits that are grown locally in Jamaica. I lived in the Philippines for 6 years and never looked at apples or pears or strawberries which was imported from Australia or Japan. The local fruits are similar to Jamaican local fruits and much cheaper

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Exactly! But believe it or not - some people simply do not realize that these fruits are imported and buy them because of a habit or because they don't realize that other items are ... fruits. For example, a foreigner would recognize apples, but won't understand naseberry and hence would go for apples 🤷‍♀️

[@win30034]

Choice in a free market. No one holds a gun to anyones head

[@TheMVCoho]

@@win30034 This is radical concept. Freedom of choice eliminates a false victim narrative that many hide under.

[@Lifestylewithjada]

That's true

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

EXACTLY Richie Redw. It's a waste of money. Love, love Jamaican fruits - so many varieties to choose from and are fresh and healthy for you.👍🏼👏🥇

[@djgenius626]

Mangoes in Jamaica are excellent, so many to choose from!! ❤❤

[@GODISTHEGREATEST4EVA]

No mangoes in america well there is mangoes but the taste is not even close like in Jamaica i love blacky and east Indian mangoes.

[@AudreyB_]

Your pronunciation of some of the products made me chuckle. Callaloo=cah-lah-luuu. Love the videos though.

[@mnqolivia]

Very informative video. A minor correction- GCT was reduced and is now 15 percent on most items, not 16.5 percent.

[@errolnicholson9448]

I'm missing my parents homeland so much! When I was in Jamaica in 2000 for six months I use to do a big big shopping in Old Harbour St Catherine and It was a good market store too! So when I go back to Jamaica? Straight to do some shopping.. God Bless Jamaica!!

[@glencampbell6217]

blessings to you jamaicans... i love this channel and the content and the good vibration that you bring.. watching from a far i love the way you showcsae the beauty of your country.. that is why i wanna live there.. your country is one of a kind... the people, the food, the music.. the culture... just everything about it... you guys are blessed i really hope and pray the you realize that.. keep up the good work... stay safe and stay strong.. more life.. bless

[@delroyfletcher6522]

Excellent video. You obviously put a lot of research on the subject. Don't worry about any mispronunciations. Most Jamaicans in the U.S. aren't all that perfect either.

[@brando3023]

I suppose you're "Jakrainians" now! Love it😊. I wish you and your family a blessed and long happy life in Jamaica.

[@stephanobuddle837]

This is the most truthful video about the economics of Jamaica and Jamaica it self on the entire KZbin platform!!!!!!!!!🎇🎆🎇🎇🎇🎇🎆🎆

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! It only covers grocery prices though :).. I'll be making a separate video about the Economy of Jamaica.

[@lovezone128]

Living in rural Jamaica , the food fresh and nice. I miss the good Jamaican food. Nice video

[@djgenius626]

As a Jamaican I love your channel, very informative!

[@andrewthomas3680]

You are doing a wonderful job with videos about live and living in Jamaica. They are very accurate. Much appreciated. Blessings 🙏🏽

[@winstoncaarons4657]

Yes bring back push cart Derby!

[@nofran879]

Yes indeed

[@pmzphillips]

agree and make winners $3 million each

[@winstoncaarons4657]

What about inviting tourist to participate in the push cart Derby????

[@keishathomas5000]

As a Jamaican I think you represented the video accurately much appreciated😊

[@demarstewart7352]

This vid is pure facts irie u never fails thank u very much

[@ncljiljana]

Probably the best video on grocery shopping I have ever seen - clear, informative and with a good splash of local culture to keep it entertaining.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@brando3023]

Only when you describe your feelings/passion for Mangoes 🥭 i know you truly get Jamaica. "Wash yuh pot tun eh dung ,Mango time" 😋

[@Mike-hm3tr]

What? 😂

[@ricardorichard223]

Videos are very good quality

[@bestofjamaicaadventures3811]

Please check us out

[@kevonrose4455]

Perfectly edited.

[@lionheadlionhead7849]

As a Jamaican living abroad, I like these videos, big up 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@alcyonlee7244]

Irena you are absolutely the best...thank you for doing your best to changing the narrative about my beloved country Jamaica. You videos shows the truth about Jamaica.

[@waitaminute2015]

I sometimes bring coffee, olive oil, and certain breads with me. I don't like margarine, so I pay the extra for butter. These items are high, but it's hard to break my food habits sometimes. Feta cheese is another item I pay dearly for, but I savor every bite ! Great video once again! You are on your way up!!!

[@claudiagayle]

Hi Irie, I absolutely love, love your videos. I’m a Jamaican born, whose been out of the country since 8yrs old. Thinking and planning of returning soon. Your videos are so informative. Because folks like me, wouldn’t know where to start from. God bless

[@muzikmanc]

Thank you Irie! Love your videos! A good point to note is that these prices will also differ depending on where on the island you go to. I'm originally from the North Coast but currently live on the South Coast and prices are sometimes much less here in comparison because the North is mainly for tourists.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Yes, you're absolutely right! I've added this to my pinned comment!

[@mchgyle]

Spot on again as always Irina, not been home for almost 2 decades and now thinking of visiting soon, and your accurate and comprehensive detailing is so necessary and handy to keep up to date with what's happening there. All the best to you and yours and thanks.

[@jaybee6382]

As usual, great, well-researched and high quality video.

[@saiddustintoney1366]

Wow, I often fantasize about moving to the Caribbean. Food is crazy expensive in Jamaica, though. I guess that's island living, It's not cheap to import so many products.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

true, but there are options you can go for, like market place. I'll make a video about it later!

[@pamchinn9312]

If u go to the market, like a flea or farmers' market it's much cheaper. That she showed wd typically b in a tourist area, thus lots of grapes, apples, pears, feta etc.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@pamchinn9312 I have a video about market. It's about 20% cheaper than a supermarket on average. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKqnaWd7rLSBhtE

[@christines5430]

Another excellent video. You really know your Jamaican food. I grew up in Jamaica but have lived in the UK for many years and am always surprised at how much more expensive food is in Jamaica, even when only buying locally grown fruit and veg. The taste of Jamaican mangoes and pineapples are absolutely amazing, when compared to the imported stuff we get.

[@janetlawrence7937]

I am a Jamaican who resides in the United States. I lived in New York many years now I’m living in the south and trust me when I visited N.Y. because of my southern accent the street vendors tried to sell me cheep stuff for big bucks. I just wiped out my N.Y. accent on them and say don’t let the southern accent fool you and they always go down on the price, so it’s not just Jamaica the city people try going up on the price if they think you are not from there. The three fishes for twenty dollars here not bad because where I live I paid sixteen dollars for one red snapper. Nonetheless I like your video 😎

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you for sharing! Yes, it's true for everywhere in the world! People who don't travel simply don't realize it! As for fish, ahahaah, yeah, well... :))) But... the sea is only 10 mins walk from that supermarket in Jamaica I visited, if you know what I mean 😊Thank you for sharing!

[@journeywithkeleene3641]

I found your channel less than a month now, I love it and thank you for showing the best of our Jamaica 😍😂👍🏿👏🏿

[@divinecomedy0]

Thanks for your clear and well done video. Like others in this message board, I too am 🇯🇲 born. Left the island at 2 years old. Now I’m hooked. Have a little cottage there since 2007. Spend all winter in Jamaica and ❤️ it. I quickly learned to adjust my North American eating habits and go back to my roots of what my family always prepared for us. And it really helped the budget! Plantain, rice and peas, chicken, dumplings, and awesome ackee from the tree! No more mushy stuff from the tin. Looking forward to going ‘back home’ once we’re past lockdown . I big up you and your appreciation of Jamaica.

[@paulinegooden6255]

Love your videos Irena, so nice to see you again, please continue to enjoy the climate, food and the culture,. I am in NY missing my country,🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@jaiis.crochet]

I really do appreciate your honesty and showing our way of life and the true prices of our stuff here and thank you for all your compliments to our beautiful little piece of Rock and you are welcome here every and any time

[@travelwithme4990]

Watching your videos make me appreciate Jamaica and at the same time I’m missing Jamaica my home country. Whenever I’m visiting Jamaica I must come to meet you in person.

[@TooCappy101]

Great video Irena! As someone who is of JA descent, I do enjoy learning about my culture through videos like this

[@garryp.8451]

You are truly an asset to Jamaica. Your love and passion are priceless. Love watching you from Vancouver, BC

[@dawnmills5567]

Just a question, this woman is an asset hmmm, so the woman who is African who is living so poorly because she fell on hard times, who was studying medicine, and every body think she should go home, Do you think she would be an asset? Why you think this lady is an asset? Genuinely curious!!!!

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@dawnmills5567 everything is RELATIVE. I am curious to learn MORE about this "African Lady" you mentioned, to understand why "everybody think she should go home". Is there a link to a story about her that I can read? I am sad to hear of that situation, but I would like to learn more. I say this, because I have seen comments about other "Foreigners" of different Races that some people think shouldn't be in Jamaica; based on certain things about them. The reason why Irina is so loved is because regardless of what she covers, puts a positive light on Jamaica...even the stuff that might not be so positive as a subject matter. And for someone like me, a born Jamaican who now lives in the States, but travels back often, she has opened my eyes to places and things that I was not aware of. Places and Things where I plan to visit (over many trips) to spend money that will benefit the Locals, more that I usually do. And I see many others making similar comments about her VLOGS; that's why we consider her an "asset"; ie., the POSITIVE VIBES she puts out about Jamaica, and the WAYS in which we can support Locals better when we visit.

[@dawnmills5567]

@@trevorsteer7331 Hello, I will try to find the article again, it's been a while so I'm not sure if or what the situation is with her now. I did say I would help or donate but not for her to leave indeed to help her settle there, no one responded to my offer. We are a set of people who like every body but our own. I'm for people live anywhere they want , but I live abroad too. It hurts me when I see them living it up in my home land but those of us who immigrated to other countries have such a hard time. So often we see the news how many people are deported back to jamaica many who were born in the country from where they are deported. It just seems to me that anybody from anywhere can just March into Jamaica and take up residence.

[@trevorsteer7331]

@@dawnmills5567 , I am confused: It is OK for us Jamaicans to move and live in other Countries (some even illegally); but people from other Countries are NOT SUPPOSED to be able to move to Jamaica, legally? Am I missing something here? But IF you watch Irina's VLOG on "Moving To Jamaica", you will see that it is NOT EASY to just "Pick up and Move to Jamaica". To be honest, I thought it was like that until I watched her VLOG on what it takes. I then talked to some of my American Friends who would LOVE to live in Jamaica, and they told me the same thing; it's NOT EASY to just "pick up and go live there" from an Immigration perspective. So, it is a HUGE misconception that many of us have about "going to live in Jamaica". Heck, I remember when my Mom first wanted to move back. She had her house that she had fixed up nicely, and she thought it was simple to just go back home. So, she travelled down on her US Passport. Less than a year later, Jamaican Immigration contacted her because they noticed she had NOT travelled back to the USA. She had to come BACK to the USA, and then make new arrangements to travel back down to live permanently. And she was born and lived in Jamaica MOST of her life.

[@dawnmills5567]

@@trevorsteer7331 No Trevor that's not what I'm saying at all. I live abroad too. And I have been and seen the way we are treated to settle in other countries and I have witnessed people who were born in other countries picked up and thrown out with only the clothes on their backs like animals. So yes it upsets me that my country seems to have a free for all except their own attitude. Your mum's experience is what I'm talking about, I went home to my home and was asked for my reason to come , and people with other passports on the same flight was not asked that question got me really peed!!! No that's not what I'm saying people should go where they want this world does not belong to any of us but I do feel the playing field should be level. I mentioned the African lady and how she was treated but here is this lady settled and that's what I'm talking about. We need to start loving our own.

[@tonyabusse5056]

Wow - I am moving to Kingston soon and you are helping me out so much with these videos!! Thank You!! I am serious you are a lifesaver! I am honestly so impressed with the quality and content you provide. You are making my transition so much easier thanks again!!! :)

[@jeddavis4771]

Yes, yes. This was a correct representation of the Jamaican food shopping experience. The teefin' supermarkets and all. Lol. I would advise any foreigner shopping in the local markets to travel with a local person because the vendors will add a "foreigners' tax" to the prices they give you. Beyond that, this is truly a very good guide, you won't go wrong following this advice. If I could like this video 10 times I would.

[@cherryl7707]

Yep, accurate didn’t find myself saying “what the heck !”😄 Am pleased that you actually do research and present your videos - good going😉

[@ruthlinor9082]

Great video I love Jamaica and jamaicans!! I've been twice in the past 2 years stayed at sandals where we renewed our vows and last year I attended a wedding the island and ppl are beautiful. I was taken aback when I saw the supermarket prices though I am from st. Lucia btw.

[@ivanleterror9158]

Very enjoyable and refreshing compared to some other videos. When spending the summer driving around Europe watching the grocery shopping prices was a similar exercise. Thank you.

[@eddiedicker7484]

You always bring your A game, thanks for the content that’s worth watching. Appreciate all you do.

[@superJoenew]

As a Jamaican I love how your videos represent our country positively. Do you have a vlog channel?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! I have VLOG playlist on this channel, called "Jamaica VLOG", it has more personal videos - please check it out!

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE does it ever snow in Jamaica?

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

@@mehchocolate1257 erm... nope, it's a tropical country, always summer

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE ever been to rose hall i hear it's haunted

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Definitely, Irene is a gem and a true Jamaican ambassador. She deserves an award for her genuineness.

[@oralgraham6628]

You doing a great job selling brand jamaica, jamaica tourist board should consider giving you a job 🤔💭 👍💯

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Yes, they have contacted me already 🧐😊

[@johnbrown-um3lf]

@@JAMAICAWITHIRIE I REALLY HOPE THEY USE YOU !!! YOU CAN TOUR WITH THEM WHEN THEY ARE PROMOTING BRAND JAMAICA IN EUROPEAN AND OTHER FOREIGN MARKETS !!

[@evelinholmes6401]

Is Jamaica open to visit now?

[@theresaduffy8222]

Thank you for that very thorough experience. I enjoy seeing supermarkets across the world.

[@tnjeattalk]

Watching this video tells me how much I miss jamaica! Thank you for the visual!

[@dreviews7718]

The cost of generating electricity in Jamaica is very high and it's the primary cause why buying is so expensive. 💯

[@terrelmchenry9524]

WHAT IS THEIR PRIMARY FUEL?

[@dreviews7718]

@@terrelmchenry9524 Jamaicans main source of fuel is Heavy Crude. Diversification of our energy source should be much better presently. Fact in that some part of the Electric Grid needs upgrading and inefficient. That's why it's expensive to generate electricity in Jamaica. We the highest in the Caribbean. We need to improve and this will help to drive down cost of living in Jamaica 💯🇯🇲

[@terrelmchenry9524]

@@dreviews7718 THANK YOU VERY MUCH "T".

[@LionessOnTheRise44]

@@dreviews7718 Thank you for the insight

[@andwell3145]

I really enjoy your videos and they are very informative. Keep up the great work and hope things are well with you and your family. From this Jamaican living abroad to the foreigner living a 'Yard" 🙂 THANK YOU!!!

[@CurtisCT]

Well, thank you for such an informative video. I migrated as a child but learned many things from your videos that I never knew. Just had to subscribe and share with my mom!

[@Angie-cm4si]

I wonder how moving to Jamaica has changed your traditional meals you grew up with. As always a professional and interesting video ❤️😊

[@raymundofantastico]

You know, some of my colleagues have discussed food with me and shopping here (in the past) and not a single thought about purchasing foreign fruits (like American apples and grapes) comes to mind. We LOVE our ripe bananas, plantains, green peas, tomatoes, mangoes, etcetera!!! Maybe you could do a comparison video (Jamaica vs Ukraine) so we may hear about the different types of food there as well as some of the various styles of cuisine. 😀😁

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Word👍🏼👏🥇

[@kenrickdavis9216]

Thank very much for highlighting Jamaica in the way you're doing it. Very much appreciated

[@neptunezgal]

This is absolutely the best video on food prices in Jamaica! KUDOS!

[@cathyh2086]

Yes the prices are high. Stayed in Manchester and went grocery shopping in Junction and found the prices comparable to here in Canada for a lot of items. Interesting videos, love Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@angeladwyer4483]

Big up Irine, you really know your jamaican stuff. I love your program makes me wants to come home right now 👍👍🌹

[@Iheart2cook]

Very informative. I’ve never been to Jamaica nor do I have plans to go, but now I have this knowledge if the opportunity presents. God bless 🙏🏼❤️

[@kettly17]

I seriously can’t get enough of your videos it gives me great joy🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marvelousmarvelous2529]

Yes, her videos were on my time line and I clicked and ever since I have been watching

[@leonnox901]

I'm actually packing barrels at the moment before my visit, it's so expensive in the supermarkets. Another hit video.👍👍🇩🇪🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@mesandz2623]

Very good representation of the shopping options , prices and measurements in jamaica. Well done👍🏽

[@markwhitehead1572]

Good to see you stepping out you been representing Jamaica for a long time before the you tube hipe on Jamaica. Thanks...

[@oliwoodnorth2371]

Wow Irena....thank you for the honesty. I'm relocating to Jamaica from Toronto near the end of 2021 and this is very good knowledge to have beforehand.

[@kmo2959]

Cost of livin' get so high Rich and poor, they start to cry Now the weak must get strong They sayin', "Oh, what a tribulation!" ~Robert Nesta Marley

[@sidwalters7233]

Thank you for sharing your insights on living and shopping in Jamaica... excellent and inform video as always 👍🇨🇦😎

[@thetravelinsagittarian1316]

I absolutely *love* local street markets! 😍 I love how busy and colorful everything is. There's so much to see and learn. You meet great people there too.💞

[@SammyJ96]

@JAMAICA WITH IRIE,you never disappoint. I truly love and admire your well researched presentations . Plus your how OPEN MINDED you are. Island breeze looks good on you as well. Big up yuh self , I rie! Yuh Irie fi true.

[@cgrn514]

I'm from America and grew up in the hood. That one stop shop that had hair, toys, hardware, groceries, and the jacked up prices were not uncommon. We had at least 3 in my neighborhood.

[@truvico]

Hi Irina! Once again, informative video. One thing, the GCT is 15% not 16.5%.. that was changed some months ago. Keep up the good work!

[@dremtay8]

Very useful information for someone who's considering travelling to JA and spending a while

[@nicky8122]

Good summary. I keep buying fruits and vegetables in the market. The season really changes the prices for sure.

[@metv425]

I came across your channel about two weeks ago. I had to subscribe. You are putting out quality content. Keep it up.

[@fitzroygayle128]

Yeah she did and amazing job welcome to my country stay cool

[@TabukieDapVlogs]

This video is on point one of our biggest problem is we need to stick to more local producers.

[@RacquelNM]

Thank you for creating this video and comparing prices in US dollars. Also the tip to divide by 100 is so helpful! It helps to give a ball park.

[@jkengineeringarchitecture.]

We need more locally produce goods on the shelves though, too much American goods. Thanks for the video though.

[@ritaanderson311]

You’re so right,I was wondering why do they need to have American fruits in such high volumes when Jamaica 🇯🇲 produces some of the best fruits,and they’re fresher too.

[@jkengineeringarchitecture.]

@@ritaanderson311 Thats so true.

[@infinitequeen8029]

Mutabaruka talk about it all the time.

[@toboreyalaju9660]

They need to produce high quality products

[@garlicnaan1]

America is killing jamican population with their poor quality food!! How is there so much American crap on shelves, jamicans need fi weke up man!!!

[@shellywilks883]

Good stuff Irina!!! Bless up sis🤗❤👍

[@venisewilliams1898]

Hello Irina ! It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. You are very knowledgeable. Always buy your fruits, veggies and ground provisions At the market ! NEVER BUY OTHER THINGS AT THE MARKET - DRINKS A DEFINITE NO NO !

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Check out my video about shopping at a market place :)

[@karenrainford9192]

Hi Irina, your videos are well researched as usual and informative. Keep up the great work. Stay blessed ❤️

[@ruthhayles4979]

Thank you for this informative video. I am in Florida, USA. Good tourist info, well done.

[@JAMAICAWITHIRIE]

Thank you! Glad you've found it useful! Please check out the playlists - there are other videos with Travel tips and we're working on Jamaica video guide to cover all attractions.

[@sarahcs225]

I love Blue Mountain coffee! Truly the best I've had. I didn't buy any when I left Jamaica in January 2020 because I thought I'd be back later in the year. 😭

[@tuomaspetlin92]

After one week and two days we are travelling to Jamaica from Finland. Thanks for your videos.

[@l.d.52]

The way you pronounce words like sorrel and callaloo just slays me. Im dying over here! Keep up the good work and continue to enjoy your life in JA.

[@veronicafacey1042]

I LOVE all your videos Irene, they're all informative, Jamaica loves you 🤩🤩

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Yes, Jamaica LOVES her. She is a true Ambassador - so objective and honest. Love you and all the content you publish obout our beloved abd very beautiful island Jamaica; we truly appreciate all the hard work, research and love you have injected in your content. May the Universe continue to nourish and overflow you with happiness. Nanaste~🕉☮❤

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

I totally agree; she is a gem!💃🏽🌹🕉☮❤

[@Dee-pj7hh]

Yes good old Jamaica. You sure know how to bring back the good old memories. I will say no to bringing back go cart race. Not a good idea in the current atmosphere. Great video Irie you did it again. 👌👍☝️👏

[@ts8024]

Your videos remind me how wonderful Jamaica is, and I cant wait to return for vacation.

[@mchgyle]

Really useful and professional presented information about Jamaica's food provision costings, necessary for visitors and those relocating, or even returnees to Jamaica, as so much has changed. Thanks Irina, keep up the good work and all the best to you and family. Michael