Travel budget and cost of living in Old Harbour (Jamaica) how much does a trip cost?

Old Harbour travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Old Harbour

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Old Harbour for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Old Harbour compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Old Harbour in 2024 is 17% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Old Harbour in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Old Harbour by expense type

Restaurant budget in Old Harbour

Lunch

$ 6.1/person
($ 5 to $ 16)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 16 to $ 47)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 4.9/person
($ 4.9 to $ 9.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3 for 500ml
($ 1.3 to $ 4.9)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 6.1)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.9/can
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Old Harbour

1-star hotel

$ 48/night
($ 48 to $ 48)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

2-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 81 to $ 282)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 151

3-star hotel

$ 168/night
($ 75 to $ 344)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

4-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 151 to $ 322)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304

5-star hotel

$ 39/night
($ 39 to $ 400)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 38/month
($ 35 to $ 40)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 166/month
($ 72 to $ 380)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 170/month
($ 84 to $ 345)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Cottage or guest house

$ 143/month
($ 66 to $ 351)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Family room

$ 243/month
($ 116 to $ 477)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Supermarket food budget in Old Harbour

Milk

$ 4.1/litre
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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294% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.4/500g
($ 2.7 to $ 4.7)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 6.2)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 6.4/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 10)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 5.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 9.1)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 6.1)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.5
($ 0.5 to $ 2.1)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Old Harbour

Taxi (per km)

$ 3/km
($ 2.7 to $ 3.7)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.4
($ 0.9 to $ 1.9)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Old Harbour

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 14)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Old Harbour

Cigarettes

$ 8.5/pack
($ 8.5 to $ 20)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 35
($ 19 to $ 56)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 29
($ 16 to $ 47)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Kingston

$ 538
(fair price: $ 425)

London → Kingston

$ 977
(fair price: $ 836)

New York City → Kingston

$ 500
(fair price: $ 431)

Montreal → Kingston

$ 588
(fair price: $ 516)

Atlanta → Kingston

$ 524
(fair price: $ 364)

Manchester → Kingston

$ 1046
(fair price: $ 898)