Places · Jamaica
The best places to live in Jamaica
Arcadia scores 7 places in Jamaica, from Oracabessa (Jamaica) at about $1,050 a month to Negril at about $1,400. 7 are by the sea, 3 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 2/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Jamaica
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 7 places Arcadia scores in Jamaica, not the whole country.
All 7 places in Jamaica
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Jamaica?
Across the 7 places Arcadia scores in Jamaica the median is about $1,200 a month for one person, from Oracabessa (Jamaica) at around $1,050 to Negril at around $1,400. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Jamaica?
Oracabessa (Jamaica), at about $1,050 a month. It is the cheapest of the 7 places Arcadia scores in Jamaica, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Jamaica has the best internet?
Kingston (Jamaica), rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 7 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Jamaica?
The typical safety rating is 2 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Kingston (Jamaica). These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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