🇯🇲Cost of Living in Jamaica

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Jamaica.

Kingston is the only city we currently track in Jamaica, with a cost of living index of 38 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Jamaica

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$950

per month

Couple

$1,430

per month

Family of 4

$2,000

per month

Student

$710

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Jamaica, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Kingston

Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, serving as the country's cultural, economic, and administrative center. Known as the birthplace of reggae music, the city offers a moderate cost of living with a vibrant nightlife and rich cultural heritage.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$950

Pop: 670,000Safety: 35/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Jamaica

What is the cost of living in Jamaica?

We track Kingston in Jamaica, which has a cost of living index of 38 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Jamaica at 63 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.