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

Montego Bay travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Montego Bay

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

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

Cost of living in Montego Bay compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Montego Bay in 2023 is 31% 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 Montego Bay in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Montego Bay by expense type

Restaurant budget in Montego Bay

Lunch

$ 7.2/person
($ 3.6 to $ 22)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 22 to $ 84)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 6.5 to $ 8.5)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 8.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 7.2)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.1/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 7.2)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 3.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Montego Bay

1-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 63 to $ 77)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 58 to $ 195)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147

3-star hotel

$ 130/night
($ 75 to $ 255)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

4-star hotel

$ 447/night
($ 272 to $ 694)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316

5-star hotel

$ 695/night
($ 492 to $ 922)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 49 to $ 79)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 183/month
($ 85 to $ 398)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 213/month
($ 91 to $ 461)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193

Cottage or guest house

$ 97/month
($ 54 to $ 168)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 326/month
($ 153 to $ 588)

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64% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Montego Bay

Milk

$ 2.6/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 5.7)

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126% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.5/500g
($ 2 to $ 4.3)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 3.1)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 7.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Chicken

$ 7.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 15)

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

Apples

$ 5.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 18)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Tomatoes

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 6.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 7.9)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Montego Bay

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.6/km
($ 2.3 to $ 3.6)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 3.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 22/24hrs
($ 6 to $ 90)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Leisure activity budget in Montego Bay

Cinema

$ 7.2/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 15)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 7.2/hr
( $ 7.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Montego Bay

Cigarettes

$ 9.9/pack
($ 5 to $ 22)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 27
($ 22 to $ 65)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 23
($ 15 to $ 54)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Montego Bay

$ 512
(fair price: $ 432)

London → Montego Bay

$ 868
(fair price: $ 795)

Toronto (Ontario) → Montego Bay

$ 519
(fair price: $ 435)

Manchester → Montego Bay

$ 1105
(fair price: $ 936)

Los Angeles → Montego Bay

$ 630
(fair price: $ 514)

Atlanta → Montego Bay

$ 521
(fair price: $ 371)