Hey there. I would encourage you to find a local friend you can ask about these issues. I'm on this forum to get some more specific info regarding expats that my Jamaican husband might not be aware of (clubs, groups, etc.) If you are planning on making a move with 3 kids and you are not coming for a job, I assume there is something drawing you to Jamaica specifically. Utilities and food are very expensive in Jamaica, air conditioning is not the norm, and in general it's very difficult for non-Jamaicans to find a job just landing on the island. They have a lot of visa requirements, etc. that must be met to get a work permit. Typically public schools are for residents not visitors and private schools can be very expensive. Unless you have a situation ready or someone you are going to live with (fiance/e, spouse, friend, etc) Jamaica is not the type of place you can just land and do well. Even for born Jamaicans, getting things done is often about who you know. Not trying to deter you just giving you the best info I can.

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Hello there,

Cant really comment on schools, however what I have found and this based on Oct 11 to Feb 12: all cost in JA dollars and per month - the light for a two bed house as well as two light on the lawn and patio all night approx on average $3500 ja, water $3200 per month, flow cable $3500, this is cable telly only as telephone and broadband not in my area at the moment, broadband and home phone $3200, gas for the cooker, thats the small bottle every 6 weeks $3000. Food shopping, two adults - this cost can vary - however I can do a shop on $5000 and less. I have 3 dogs also that we use meat scraps from the supermarket for $20 per lb and buy a sack of coarse cornmeal. We have a man in the market that sells items like washing up liquid, cooking oil and clothes softner by the bottle almost half the cost of supermarket. I have also found that my food portion size has decreased, just drink alot more!

Hope that's helped - in box me if you require more details. Good Luck!x

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