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

Old Harbour travel budget

Old Harbour: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Old Harbour

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

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

Cost of living in Old Harbour compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Old Harbour 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 Old Harbour in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Old Harbour by expense type

Restaurant budget in Old Harbour

Lunch

$ 6.1/person
($ 3.1 to $ 8.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 17/person
($ 17 to $ 73)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 6.1)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Local beer

$ 3.1 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 7.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.1)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 5.7)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Hotel and accommodation budget in Old Harbour

1-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 46)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 108

2-star hotel

$ 92/night
($ 53 to $ 143)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 128

3-star hotel

$ 174/night
($ 87 to $ 301)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 184

4-star hotel

$ 220/night
($ 194 to $ 252)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 274

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 37/month
($ 34 to $ 39)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 117

Room with kitchen

$ 186/month
($ 92 to $ 312)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 185/month
($ 82 to $ 338)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Cottage or guest house

$ 122/month
($ 50 to $ 249)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

Family room

$ 252/month
($ 134 to $ 449)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Supermarket food budget in Old Harbour

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 2.9)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Rice

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 2.7)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Chicken

$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 13)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 17)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 5.4)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Potatoes

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 6.8)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Old Harbour

Taxi (per km)

$ 5.7/km
($ 5.4 to $ 6)

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252% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.5)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Leisure activity budget in Old Harbour

Cinema

$ 6.1/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 11)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Old Harbour

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 4.3 to $ 20)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Levi's jeans

$ 24
($ 20 to $ 32)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 50

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 13 to $ 44)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Plane ticket budget

London → Kingston

$ 871
(fair price: $ 770)

New York City → Kingston

$ 451
(fair price: $ 390)

Toronto (Ontario) → Kingston

$ 553
(fair price: $ 441)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 458
(fair price: $ 326)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1008
(fair price: $ 861)

Los Angeles → Kingston

$ 571
(fair price: $ 473)