At a glance
 JM
Montego Bay
|
JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| Nomad score | 5.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,455 / mo | $1,867 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 33° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 46 Good | 30 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.1°C | 31.1°C |
| Average low | 23.6°C | 24.1°C |
| Precipitation | 108 mm / mo | 79 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 334 h / mo | 330 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 76% |
| Rain days | 17.6 / mo | 16.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.8 km/h | 14.4 km/h |
JM
Montego Bay · average high by month
J 29
F 29
M 30
A 30
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 32
S 32
O 31
N 30
D 29
JM
Negril · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 30
A 31
M 32
J 32
J 32
A 33
S 32
O 31
N 31
D 30
Air quality
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 46 | 30 |
| PM2.5 | 5.3 µg/m³ | 6.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.3 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 34 µg/m³ | 81 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 8.9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Startup Scene | 3.5 | 2.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Green Spaces | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Weather | 7.2 | 8.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 7.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Cost of Living | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Currency Stability | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.9 | 5.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.0 | 5.8 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Nightlife | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.4 | 9.2 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.6 | 4.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.7 | 3.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Internet Speed | 6.4 | 5.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Food Scene | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.2 | 6.2 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.4 | 4.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Political Stability | 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 6.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Cleanliness | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Language Barrier | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.9 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.6 | 6.3 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 | 6.1 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.1 | 4.2 |
| Cycling | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.4 | 6.1 |
| Walkability | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.6 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $44 per pair | $38 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $38 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $95 per pair | $76 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $63 per month | $76 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $9.52 per ticket | $7.61 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.22 per cup | $2.54 per cup |
| Beer | $2.22 per pint | $3.17 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $5.39 per meal | $7.61 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $51 per meal | $44 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $7.61 per meal | $5.71 per meal |
| Apples | $3.17 per kg | $3.17 per kg |
| Bread | $1.59 per loaf | $2.22 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.76 per bottle | $0.76 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.66 per liter | $1.59 per liter |
| Rice | $1.78 per kg | $1.27 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.08 per kg | $4.44 per kg |
| Beef | $6.98 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $32 per bottle | $13 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $222 per month | $114 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $19 per month | $32 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $51 per visit | $25 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $13 per purchase | $5.08 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $508 per month | $222 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $457 per month | $508 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $571 per month | $952 per month |
| Coworking Space | $152 per month | $127 per month |
| Coliving Space | $381 per month | $539 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $32 per month | $44 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $32 per month | $13 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16 per visit | $5.08 per visit |
| Laundry | $9.52 per kg | $4.44 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $16 per month | $9.52 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $38 per month | $35 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $13 one-time | $13 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $76 per month | $25 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $19 per hour | $16 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $76 per month | $32 per month |
| Taxi Start | $3.17 per trip | $1.59 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.27 per km | $0.76 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $152 per month | $25 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $9.52 per trip | $5.71 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.36 per liter | $1.40 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $38 per month | $25 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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JM
Montego Bay
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JM
Negril
|
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $95 per month | $63 per month |