How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Kingston? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Kingston.
Currency in Jamaica Jamaican dollar (JMD). For 10 US dollars you can get 1.56 thousand Jamaican dollars. For 100 US dollars you can get 15.6 thousand Jamaican dollars. And the other way around: For 100 Jamaican dollars you can get 0.639 US dollars.
Overall, it can be said that prices in Kingston are lower than in United States. Food is 17% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 30%. In the case of the cost of living in Kingston, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 15%. If we want to use our free time for entertainment or sport, we need to prepare to spend more money in 17%.
Are hotels expensive in Kingston? How much will we pay for a room in Kingston?
The average price of accommodation in Jamaica is $125 (JMD 19.6K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $112 (JMD 17.5K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $121 (JMD 18.9K) in Jamaica If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $141 (JMD 22K)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Kingston? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Kingston? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Kingston?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 6.4 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.7 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 64 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.5 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.2 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Kingston, including onion, eggs, wine, apples, or potatoes
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Kingston? Check out prices in nearby countries: Cayman Islands, Cuba, Haiti, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Dominican Republic.
fees
$166 ($128 - $230)
19% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$48 ($38 - $58)
33% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$36 ($19.2 - $70)
31% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$647
86% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$699 ($511 - $1.12K)
61% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$957 ($543 - $1.6K)
60% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$3.2 ($1.9 - $4.9)
10% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$14.1 ($3.8 - $25)
9.3% more than in United States
rice
$1.4 ($0.77 - $3.2)
69% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$2.7 ($0.96 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States
bananas
$3.1 ($1.6 - $5.6)
86% more than in United States
wine
$10.5 ($4.5 - $19.2)
30% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$6.4 ($4.8 - $16)
68% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.2 ($1.3 - $3.2)
63% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$3.8 ($1.9 - $4.8)
25% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.76 ($0.64 - $1.3)
63% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$7.7 ($6.4 - $9.6)
29% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.2 ($0.96 - $1.9)
by half less than in United States
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bananas
$3.1 ($1.6 - $5.6)
86% more than in United States
bread
$3.2 ($1.9 - $4.9)
10% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$2.7 ($0.96 - $6.3)
by half less than in United States
wine
$10.5 ($4.5 - $19.2)
30% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.76 ($0.64 - $1.3)
63% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$6.4 ($4.8 - $16)
68% is less expensive than in United States