Cost of living in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Summary of cost of living in Montego Bay

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: J$435,289
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: J$199,603
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Montego Bay
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district J$994
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) J$886
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast J$703
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk J$387
12 eggs, large J$458
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes J$249
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese J$800
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples J$1,161
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes J$321
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket J$291
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality J$4,053
2 liters of coca-cola J$239
Bread for 2 people for 1 day J$165
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area J$120,012
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area J$122,222
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat J$16,297
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area J$95,121
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area J$54,786
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio J$12,403
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) J$5,585
40” flat screen tv J$39,389
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) J$19,164
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) J$2,019
Hourly rate for cleaning help J$625
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) J$4,393
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) J$4,877
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) J$7,503
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes J$9,278
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new J$3,788,280
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas J$151
Monthly ticket public transport -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) J$847
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) J$2,103
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) J$3,568
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) J$843
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) J$742
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) J$661
4 rolls of toilet paper J$408
Tube of toothpaste J$318
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city J$1,470
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub J$3,797
2 tickets to the movies J$2,222
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) J$4,534
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert J$7,163
1 cocktail drink in downtown club J$1,050
Cappuccino in expat area of the city J$238
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) J$369
Ipad wi-fi 128gb J$20,000
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) J$36
1 month of gym membership in business district J$6,173
1 package of marlboro cigarettes J$989
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 26, 2025

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