Travel budget and cost of living in Jamaica how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 57 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.8 per person
- $ 2.9 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1113* (169064 $)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 116 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 9.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 2833* (430220 $)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 305 for 2 ppl.
- $ 32 per person
- $ 42 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 6857* (1041628 $)
* 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 2021
Cost of living: Jamaica VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Jamaica in 2021 is 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 29% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Kingston |
| Ocho Rios | 20% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ocho Rios |
| Negril | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Negril |
| Port Antonio | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Port Antonio |
| Ewarton | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Ewarton |
| Spanish Town | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Spanish Town |
| Montego Bay | 12% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Montego Bay |
Local prices in Jamaica by expense type
Jamaica: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jamaica costs 47% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 4.5/person
($ 3 to $ 6.6)
($ 3 to $ 6.6)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 21/person
($ 14 to $ 44)
($ 14 to $ 44)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 5.1/person
($ 4.5 to $ 6.5)
($ 4.5 to $ 6.5)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 2 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
($ 1 to $ 3.3)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 2.3 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 5)
($ 0.8 to $ 5)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Jamaica: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Jamaica is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 55 to $ 61)
($ 55 to $ 61)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 70 to $ 134)
($ 70 to $ 134)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 82 to $ 218)
($ 82 to $ 218)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 476/night
($ 287 to $ 762)
($ 287 to $ 762)
82% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 556/night
($ 524 to $ 594)
($ 524 to $ 594)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 71 to $ 82)
($ 71 to $ 82)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 192/month
($ 93 to $ 341)
($ 93 to $ 341)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 189/month
($ 97 to $ 342)
($ 97 to $ 342)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 102/month
($ 59 to $ 165)
($ 59 to $ 165)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 269/month
($ 162 to $ 439)
($ 162 to $ 439)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Jamaica: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Jamaica costs 8% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)
174% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 2.3/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
7% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 4.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)
($ 1.7 to $ 6.6)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3Apples
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 12)
($ 1.3 to $ 12)
13% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.9)
($ 0.7 to $ 3.9)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Jamaica: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Jamaica is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 2.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
54% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 58/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 89)
($ 42 to $ 89)
46% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Jamaica: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Jamaica costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.8/ticket
($ 6.6 to $ 13)
($ 6.6 to $ 13)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 6.6 to $ 21)
($ 6.6 to $ 21)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Jamaica: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Jamaica costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 7.9/pack
($ 4.5 to $ 9.8)
($ 4.5 to $ 9.8)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 14 to $ 66)
($ 14 to $ 66)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 26
($ 13 to $ 47)
($ 13 to $ 47)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Montego Bay
$ 910
(fair price: $ 768)
(fair price: $ 768)
New York City → Montego Bay
$ 464
(fair price: $ 374)
(fair price: $ 374)
London → Kingston
$ 1029
(fair price: $ 832)
(fair price: $ 832)
New York City → Kingston
$ 514
(fair price: $ 445)
(fair price: $ 445)
Los Angeles → Montego Bay
$ 627
(fair price: $ 513)
(fair price: $ 513)
Manchester → Montego Bay
$ 1118
(fair price: $ 928)
(fair price: $ 928)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Jamaica updated on 20-07-2021.