Kingston, Jamaica: Cost of Living, Healthcare, Local Clubs and Activities, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Kingston

Kingston, Jamaica

Last updated on Sep 24, 2021

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Kingston, Jamaica. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kingston?

Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Kingston responded:

"Life as an expat was expensive in Jamaica but worth living due to local people, music, food, nature. Working was a challenge due to mentality of people. But at the end everything worked out well . It is a matter of trust!!! I would definitely like to go back even to live for some time. I have also lived in the Bahamas for 4 years before Jamaica. Beautiful place but the people are not that nice towards the expats. Also expensive and all services were over estimated," remarked another expat in Kingston.

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What is the social scene like in Kingston?

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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