Travel budget and cost of living in Black River (Jamaica) how much does a trip cost?

Black River travel budget

Black River: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Black River

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Black River compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Black River in 2023 is 16% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Black River in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Black River by expense type

Restaurant budget in Black River

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 3.6 to $ 20)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 11/person
($ 11 to $ 45)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 5 to $ 8.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.7)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Black River

2-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 109 to $ 119)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150

3-star hotel

$ 126/night
($ 58 to $ 288)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

4-star hotel

$ 548/night
($ 334 to $ 778)

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71% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 126/month
($ 126 to $ 126)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 137

Room with kitchen

$ 250/month
($ 79 to $ 547)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 247/month
($ 89 to $ 643)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Cottage or guest house

$ 104/month
($ 60 to $ 247)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269

Family room

$ 168/month
($ 147 to $ 213)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Supermarket food budget in Black River

Milk

$ 4.3/litre
($ 2.6 to $ 5.7)

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270% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 4.8)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Chicken

$ 7.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 14)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 9.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Black River

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.6/km
($ 3.6 to $ 4.3)

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92% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Black River

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 15)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Black River

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 5.1 to $ 11)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1

Levi's jeans

$ 42
($ 23 to $ 66)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59

Summer dress

$ 36
($ 20 to $ 55)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Kingston

$ 1022
(fair price: $ 904)

New York City → Kingston

$ 530
(fair price: $ 458)

Toronto (Ontario) → Kingston

$ 649
(fair price: $ 518)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 537
(fair price: $ 383)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1183
(fair price: $ 1010)

Los Angeles → Kingston

$ 670
(fair price: $ 555)