Travel budget in Jamaica

Jamaica: calculate your travel budget

Jamaica: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jamaica for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 65 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1410* (225218 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 194 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4426* (706958 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 237 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 54 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 6964* (1112426 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Jamaica in 2025

Cost of living: Jamaica VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jamaica in 2025 is 21% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Jamaica by expense type

Jamaica: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jamaica costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 8.2/person
($ 5.2 to $ 16)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 36/person
($ 25 to $ 70)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 6.9 to $ 10.3)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Jamaica: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jamaica costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 39 to $ 289)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 66 to $ 458)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 217/night
($ 70 to $ 730)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 258/night
($ 101 to $ 665)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 328/night
($ 174 to $ 571)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 105/month
($ 59 to $ 276)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 241/month
($ 66 to $ 790)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 246/month
($ 73 to $ 818)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 158/month
($ 83 to $ 372)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 299/month
($ 93 to $ 871)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Jamaica: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jamaica is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 3.9/litre
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)

233% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 3.1/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 4.6)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.1)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.8/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 6.9)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 14)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 18)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Jamaica: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Jamaica is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.4)

82% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 91/24hrs
($ 71 to $ 132)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Jamaica: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Jamaica costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 8.2 to $ 16)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 6.2 to $ 22)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Jamaica: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Jamaica costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 9.6 to $ 22)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 30
($ 18 to $ 56)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 26
($ 14 to $ 36)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Montego Bay
London → Montego Bay
London → Montego Bay
$ 1101
(fair price: $ 925)
London → Kingston
London → Kingston
London → Kingston
$ 1139
(fair price: $ 976)
Montreal → Montego Bay
Montreal → Montego Bay
Montreal → Montego Bay
$ 612
(fair price: $ 536)
Manchester → Montego Bay
Manchester → Montego Bay
Manchester → Montego Bay
$ 1150
(fair price: $ 1020)
New York City → Montego Bay
New York City → Montego Bay
New York City → Montego Bay
$ 549
(fair price: $ 447)
Montreal → Kingston
Montreal → Kingston
Montreal → Kingston
$ 658
(fair price: $ 568)

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About the information on the cost of living in Jamaica

The information about the cost of living in Jamaica shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Jamaica updated on 12-11-2024.

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