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About Montego Bay

Montego Bay, Jamaica 🌴☀️ is a lively Caribbean base for digital nomads who want sun, beaches, and a relaxed pace. It offers resorts, cafes, and coworking options, plus easy access to the airport and nearby nature. Internet can vary by area, so it’s best for remote workers who value lifestyle and flexibility over nonstop urban convenience.

Through the year

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Key scores

Cost of Living 5.2
Internet Speed 6.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.2
Safety 4.0
Weather 7.2
Accommodation Cost 4.4
Racial Tolerance 6.9
Nomad Friendly 5.1
Updated 1 month ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Montego Bay
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $456.82 per month
Coworking Space $152.27 per month
Coffee $2.22 per cup
Beer $2.22 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.39 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $152.27 per month
Mobile Plan $15.86 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $38.07 per month

Other cities in Jamaica

Other cities in Jamaica
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Negril $1,867 5.4 Compare
2 Runaway Bay $1,699 5.3 Compare
3 Treasure Beach $1,838 5.2 Compare
4 Ocho Rios $1,618 5.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Runaway Bay JM Jamaica $1,699 5.3 Compare
2 Negril JM Jamaica $1,867 5.4 Compare
3 Falmouth JM Jamaica $3,374 5.1 Compare
4 Treasure Beach JM Jamaica $1,838 5.2 Compare

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