Common information

Capital
Kingston
Language
English
Currency
Jamaican Dollar
Population
2 889 187
Phone code
+1876

Cost of living and prices in Jamaica

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre351USD/month
in city centre626USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre844USD/month
in city centre1,425USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people63 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg11 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass44 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc40,112 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc33,660 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month61 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour13 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place10 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair30 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc25 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair66 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair67 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month139 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month21 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom626 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom351 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom1,425 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom844 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter2,023 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,741 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month674 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year9.13

List of largest cities in Jamaica

Ratings

Main factors in Jamaica

Leisure quality
9.4
Quality of life
7.7
Travelers rating
7.3
Travelers rating
5.9
English speaking
9.3
Nightlife
7.3
Coworking spaces
6.7
Traffic
3.6
Free WIFI
6.1

Safety in Jamaica

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
Healthcare
7.6
Female friendly
6.1
Friendliness to foreigners
6.3
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.7
Freedom of the press
8

Availability of prices in Jamaica

Cost of living
6.4
Rent, price
9.1
Products, price
6.7
Restaurants, price
7.7
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Jamaica

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
8.9
Availability of air conditioners
4.8
Air quality
7.9

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Jamaica

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 35 36 35 35 33 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 36
Average high, °C 31 31 30 30 30 29 30 30 31 32 32 32 30
Average temperature, °C 27 27 27 26 25 25 26 26 27 28 28 28 27
Average low, °C 25 24 24 22 22 22 22 23 24 25 25 25 23
Record low, °C 20 20 19 16 16 16 17 17 19 20 20 21 16
Rain, days 5 10 4 2 1 1 2 3 7 7 3 8 53
Fog, days 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 8
Thunderstorms, days 11 9 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 5 6 9 49
Average precipitation, mm. 115 175 89 42 31 20 24 34 104 92 46 99 870
Relative humidity, % 76 77 77 76 72 72 72 72 75 72 71 75 74
Relative humidity morning, % 78 80 80 79 79 79 78 76 75 74 74 76 77
Relative humidity evening, % 71 72 69 65 64 64 65 66 69 67 65 68 67
Wind speed, km/h 25 24 24 17 26 27 29 27 26 28 30 28 26
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 13 13
Dew point, °C 23 23 22 21 20 19 20 21 22 22 22 22 255
Growing degree-day, °C 545 551 510 513 488 444 502 505 543 552 570 570 6294
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 21 19 17 16 17 20 22 24 23 24 24 23 21