🏳️ Jamaica · #250 of 546 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kingston

Moderate — cheaper than 54.2% of cities worldwide

Ranked #250 of 546 cities · More expensive than 54.2% of cities worldwide

Moderate
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Moderate
Groceries
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Kingston

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EUR 626/mo ≈ $717 EUR 470/mo ≈ $538 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,089/mo ≈ $1,248 EUR 817/mo ≈ $936 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
60.7 Moderate
Rent
24.0 Very affordable
Groceries
73.3 Moderate
Restaurants
53.4 Affordable
Purchasing Power
31.3 Very weak

Living in Kingston: What to Expect

Kingston is moderate by global standards (ranked #250 of 546 cities), cheaper than 54.2% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are moderate, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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