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

Runaway Bay travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Runaway Bay

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

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

Cost of living in Runaway Bay compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Runaway Bay in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Runaway Bay in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Runaway Bay by expense type

Restaurant budget in Runaway Bay

Lunch

$ 8.3/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

$ 43/person
($ 26 to $ 64)

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

McDonald's meal

$ 9.6/person
($ 7.6 to $ 12)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

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): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 6.9)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 7.6)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

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): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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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 Runaway Bay

1-star hotel

$ 259/night
($ 62 to $ 990)

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49% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 71 to $ 535)

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26% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 289/night
($ 71 to $ 1049)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 272/night
($ 101 to $ 633)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 344

5-star hotel

$ 437/night
($ 235 to $ 628)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 562

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 259/month
($ 62 to $ 990)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 305/month
($ 68 to $ 1110)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 309/month
($ 71 to $ 1111)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 169/month
($ 94 to $ 344)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Family room

$ 359/month
($ 99 to $ 1140)

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66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Runaway Bay

Milk

$ 4.5/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

$ 3.9/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 5.4)

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

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 4.9/12 eggs
($ 3.4 to $ 6.9)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 7.3/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 11)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 6.8/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

$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 6.9)

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

Potatoes

$ 2.5/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

$ 1.7
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

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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 Runaway Bay

Taxi (per km)

$ 3.5/km
($ 3.1 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)

$ 1.7
($ 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 Runaway Bay

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 Runaway Bay

Cigarettes

$ 9.7/pack
($ 9.7 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
($ 22 to $ 50)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 19 to $ 36)

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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

$ 1123
(fair price: $ 962)

Montreal → Kingston

$ 648
(fair price: $ 559)

Toronto → Kingston

$ 569
(fair price: $ 446)

New York City → Kingston

$ 563
(fair price: $ 489)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 592
(fair price: $ 419)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1162
(fair price: $ 1007)