🏳️ Jamaica · #257 of 558 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Kingston

Moderate — cheaper than 53.9% of cities worldwide

Ranked #257 of 558 cities · More expensive than 53.9% of cities worldwide

Moderate
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Expensive
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 603/mo ≈ $702 EUR 452/mo ≈ $527 25%
3-Bedroom EUR 1,050/mo ≈ $1,222 EUR 788/mo ≈ $917 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
61.4 Moderate
Rent
23.5 Very affordable
Groceries
75.1 Expensive
Restaurants
57.1 Moderate
Purchasing Power
32.3 Very weak

Living in Kingston: What to Expect

Kingston is moderate by global standards (ranked #257 of 558 cities), cheaper than 53.9% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are expensive, while dining out is moderate. 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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