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

Port Maria travel budget

Port Maria: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Port Maria

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

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

Cost of living in Port Maria compared to United States in 2023

On average, the cost of living in Port Maria in 2023 is 32% 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 Port Maria in 2023 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Port Maria by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Maria

Lunch

$ 3.6/person
($ 2.2 to $ 15)

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

3 course dinner

$ 15/person
($ 15 to $ 55)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.7 to $ 7.2)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 2.5)

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

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Maria

1-star hotel

$ 63/night
($ 63 to $ 63)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

2-star hotel

$ 149/night
($ 131 to $ 193)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147

3-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 72 to $ 529)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211

4-star hotel

$ 775/night
($ 293 to $ 2057)

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146% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316

5-star hotel

$ 576/night
($ 576 to $ 576)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 57/month
($ 48 to $ 65)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131

Room with kitchen

$ 243/month
($ 85 to $ 521)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 173/month
($ 139 to $ 251)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193

Cottage or guest house

$ 182/month
($ 53 to $ 753)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 304/month
($ 213 to $ 496)

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54% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Supermarket food budget in Port Maria

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)

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89% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.7)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Chicken

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 11)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 16)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Potatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 6.3)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Port Maria

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.1/km
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Leisure activity budget in Port Maria

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 7.2 to $ 15)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Maria

Cigarettes

$ 9.3/pack
($ 9.3 to $ 9.3)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 23
($ 20 to $ 28)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 26
($ 15 to $ 35)

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

Plane ticket budget

London → Kingston

$ 1025
(fair price: $ 904)

New York City → Kingston

$ 520
(fair price: $ 451)

Toronto (Ontario) → Kingston

$ 642
(fair price: $ 513)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1183
(fair price: $ 1010)

Los Angeles → Kingston

$ 676
(fair price: $ 566)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 526
(fair price: $ 382)