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About Jamaica

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$675
J$105,511.65
Family of 4 / mo
$1,706
J$266,530.68
Internet
74.81Mbps
Interest rate
6.5%
Inflation
6.5%
Population
2.83M

Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, covering 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi). It is the third-largest island in the Greater Antilles and the Caribbean, after Cuba and the island of Hispaniola. Jamaica lies about 145 km (78 nmi) south of Cuba, 191 km (103 nmi) west of Hispaniola, and 215 km (116 nmi) southeast of the Cayman Islands. With 2.8 million people, Jamaica is the third most populous Anglophone country in the Americas and the fourth most populous country in the Caribbean. Kingston is the country's capital and largest city.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)est.USD $4,447
  • Midrange Nike Running Shoesest.USD $11,548
  • Men's Dress Shoesest.USD $12,984
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)est.USD $5,684

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.05
  • Average Monthly Salary After Taxest.USD $117,537

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)est.USD $154.88
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)est.USD $417.96
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)est.USD $557.98
  • Cappuccinoest.USD $568.59
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)est.USD $201.55

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining Experienceest.USD $1,065
  • Fast Food Comboest.USD $1,256
  • Upscale Dinner for Twoest.USD $9,768

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)est.USD $199.43
  • Midrange Bottle of Wineest.USD $2,094
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)est.USD $1,954
  • Apples (1 kg)est.USD $793.48
  • Milk (1 litre)est.USD $671.43
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)est.USD $1,083
  • White Rice (1 kg)est.USD $186.7
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)est.USD $2,040
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)est.USD $1,092
  • Beef Round (1 kg)est.USD $1,340
  • Dozen Eggsest.USD $566.47
  • Bananas (1 kg)est.USD $583.44

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City Centerest.USD $81,264
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $104,220
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $64,060
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City Centerest.USD $206,835
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City Centerest.USD $134,659
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City Centerest.USD $88,060

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)est.USD $8,349
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)est.USD $2,459
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)est.USD $1,884
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)est.USD $44,866
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)est.USD $271,221

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmest.USD $1,122
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi Rideest.USD $384.01
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback Carest.USD $7,953,492
  • 1 Hour Taxi Waitest.USD $1,954
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport Passest.USD $6,976
  • Average Price of a New Sedan Carest.USD $6,869,709
  • One-Way Local Transport Fareest.USD $167.61

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)est.USD $8,531
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. Apartmentest.USD $16,551
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