Travel budget and cost of living in Jamaica how much does a trip cost?
Are you planning to go to Jamaica and need to budget for your trip? On this page you can see sample prices. This enables you to get to grips with actual prices and the cost of living in Jamaica. Then, why not use our free tool to calculate your Jamaica travel budget.
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:
- $ 70 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 3.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1437* (225106 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 170 for 2 ppl.
- $ 26 per person
- $ 20 per person
- $ 11 per person
Total budget:
$ 3913* (613340 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 220 for 2 ppl.
- $ 48 per person
- $ 50 per person
- $ 21 per person
Total budget:
$ 6385* (1000790 $)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Jamaica in 2024
Cost of living: Jamaica VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Jamaica in 2024 is 19% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Jamaica by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Jamaica compared to the national average.
Cities | /Jamaica | View Details |
---|---|---|
Runaway Bay | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Runaway Bay |
Port Maria | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Maria |
Port Antonio | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Antonio |
Kingston | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kingston |
Negril | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Negril |
Black River | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Black River |
Montego Bay | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Montego Bay |
Ocho Rios | 8% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Ocho Rios |
Local prices in Jamaica by expense type
Jamaica: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.4 to $ 13)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 20 to $ 64)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 6.4 to $ 9.5)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 6.4)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.2 to $ 4.1)
13% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 6)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 2.6)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jamaica: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 294)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 56 to $ 362)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 64 to $ 666)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 100 to $ 600)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 199 to $ 524)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 55 to $ 263)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 59 to $ 690)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 68 to $ 752)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 66 to $ 386)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 88 to $ 793)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jamaica: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.3 to $ 5.1)
224% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 6.4)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 13)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 16)
21% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.6)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 5.1)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.5 to $ 2)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jamaica: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2 to $ 3.1)
84% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.2 to $ 1.6)
40% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 66 to $ 122)
43% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jamaica: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7.7 to $ 14)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 20)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Jamaica: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 8.9 to $ 20)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 16 to $ 49)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 49)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Montego Bay](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/montego-bay_503.jpg)
(fair price: $ 402)
![Atlanta → Montego Bay](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/montego-bay_503.jpg)
(fair price: $ 340)
![Toronto → Montego Bay](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/montego-bay_503.jpg)
(fair price: $ 381)
![New York City → Kingston](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/kingston_194.jpg)
(fair price: $ 444)
![London → Kingston](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/kingston_194.jpg)
(fair price: $ 859)
![Manchester → Montego Bay](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/montego-bay_503.jpg)
(fair price: $ 904)
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 22-07-2024.
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