Nomad Watch

About Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios, Jamaica 🌴 offers a relaxed Caribbean vibe with beautiful beaches, waterfalls, and plenty of sunshine. For digital nomads, it’s best for a slower pace than a big city—great for remote work if you want inspiration, nature, and short-term stays. Wi‑Fi can vary, so choose accommodations carefully. Great for balancing work with island life ☀️💻

Through the year

Best in July (63) · now 60
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 79 mm Feb: 62 mm Mar: 76 mm Apr: 119 mm May: 80 mm Jun: 78 mm Jul: 94 mm Aug: 103 mm Sep: 98 mm Oct: 188 mm Nov: 115 mm Dec: 113 mm Jan: 28°C / 22°C Feb: 28°C / 22°C Mar: 29°C / 22°C Apr: 29°C / 23°C May: 31°C / 24°C Jun: 31°C / 25°C Jul: 32°C / 25°C Aug: 32°C / 25°C Sep: 32°C / 25°C Oct: 31°C / 25°C Nov: 29°C / 24°C Dec: 28°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 4.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.3
Internet Speed 6.0
Safety 5.4
Accommodation Cost 4.2
Weather 6.0
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Female Friendly 5.6
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ocho Rios
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $412.41 per month
Coworking Space $190.34 per month
Beer $3.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.34 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $31.72 per month
Mobile Plan $15.86 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $44.41 per month
Coffee $2.22 per cup

Other cities in Jamaica

Other cities in Jamaica
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Montego Bay $2,455 5.4 Compare
2 Negril $1,867 5.4 Compare
3 Runaway Bay $1,699 5.3 Compare
4 Treasure Beach $1,838 5.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Port Antonio JM Jamaica $1,967 5.1 Compare
2 Runaway Bay JM Jamaica $1,699 5.3 Compare
3 Falmouth JM Jamaica $3,374 5.1 Compare
4 Kingston JM Jamaica $3,134 5.0 Compare

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