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Beverly111
  9/19/2018 15:33 EST

Would like to get advise on retirement in Mandeville or Montego Bay. Can someone advise if living on $1,700 per month in Jamaica is possible. Rent or mortgage is not included. Thank you.

watrmelonsundae
  9/19/2018 20:45 EST

1700 us a month even including rent is enough.

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Gardis
  9/19/2018 20:50 EST

Enough for what?? Living in Arnett Gardens?? It is a minimum amount of money for an American to live on in Jamaica. Have you thought about health care?? Food is very expensive in Jamaica, as is electricity. That is certainly a small budget - perhaps it might work in "country"

Iriestar68
  9/27/2018 08:21 EST

It really all depends on how and where you're going to live, but for us personally, it's not enough.

Good luck with your journey!

cornbrown
  10/11/2018 14:31 EST

Hello Beverly,
In my humble opinion, I think US$1,700 =J$221,000 a month is more than enough for a retiree to live off in Jamaica.. the cost of living is less in Mandeville.. and Keeping in mind you said you have separate source of income to pay your mortgage..

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