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 2025

On average, the cost of living in Black River in 2025 is 11% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Black River by expense type

Restaurant budget in Black River

Lunch

$ 8.4/person
($ 5.6 to $ 19)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 44/person
($ 26 to $ 65)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 9.7/person
($ 7.7 to $ 12)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 7)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 4.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 7.7)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 1.5/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Black River

1-star hotel

$ 41/night
($ 41 to $ 269)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 137/night
($ 89 to $ 211)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 73 to $ 279)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248

4-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 65 to $ 185)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 123/month
($ 123 to $ 123)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 198/month
($ 123 to $ 308)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 170/month
($ 89 to $ 283)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 170/month
($ 137 to $ 216)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256

Family room

$ 201/month
($ 130 to $ 351)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Black River

Milk

$ 4.6/litre
($ 2.8 to $ 5.6)

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295% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 5.5)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 7)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 7.4/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 6.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 11)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 7)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

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28% 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)

$ 3.5/km
($ 3.2 to $ 4.2)

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87% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

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39% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Black River

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 11 to $ 19)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Black River

Cigarettes

$ 9.8/pack
($ 9.8 to $ 24)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 32
($ 23 to $ 51)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 19 to $ 37)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Kingston

$ 1131
(fair price: $ 978)

Montreal → Kingston

$ 654
(fair price: $ 568)

Toronto → Kingston

$ 572
(fair price: $ 448)

New York City → Kingston

$ 568
(fair price: $ 497)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 599
(fair price: $ 424)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1175
(fair price: $ 1020)