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

Kingston travel budget

Kingston: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kingston

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

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

Cost of living in Kingston compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Kingston in 2024 is 17% 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 Kingston in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Kingston by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kingston

Lunch

$ 6.5/person
($ 4.8 to $ 18)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 34/person
($ 21 to $ 50)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 7.8/person
($ 6.5 to $ 10)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.4 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.5)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.8)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kingston

1-star hotel

$ 52/night
($ 51 to $ 51)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

2-star hotel

$ 125/night
($ 40 to $ 342)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143

3-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 64 to $ 847)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

4-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 134 to $ 431)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 291

5-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 113 to $ 113)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 502

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 52/month
($ 51 to $ 51)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

Room with kitchen

$ 207/month
($ 40 to $ 797)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 220/month
($ 49 to $ 848)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 188

Cottage or guest house

$ 104/month
($ 40 to $ 275)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 275/month
($ 97 to $ 979)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Kingston

Milk

$ 4.3/litre
($ 2.6 to $ 5.2)

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307% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 6.5)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 13)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.9/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 10)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1 to $ 6.4)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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

Water bottle

$ 1.7
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kingston

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.2/km
($ 3.2 to $ 3.8)

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86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Kingston

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 7.8 to $ 18)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 18/hr
($ 13 to $ 21)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kingston

Cigarettes

$ 9.1/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 22)

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

Levi's jeans

$ 38
($ 21 to $ 72)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 18 to $ 50)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Kingston

$ 963
(fair price: $ 834)

Toronto → Kingston

$ 568
(fair price: $ 447)

New York City → Kingston

$ 497
(fair price: $ 430)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 516
(fair price: $ 362)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1068
(fair price: $ 913)

Los Angeles → Kingston

$ 592
(fair price: $ 491)

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