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Montego Bay, Jamaica 🇯🇲
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Nomad Score:
56%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.00
$1,200.00
$80.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in tourist areas |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$75.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$40.00
$80.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$400.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$60.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost using taxis and occasional car rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost eating mostly at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and excursions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$40.00
$250.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$800.00
$3,000.00
$146.00
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup