Pros and Cons of Living in Kingston

"Expats and digital nomads living in Kingston, often like the vibrant culture, friendly locals, and lively music scene. They appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Blue Mountains and stunning beaches. The affordable cost of living, delicious local cuisine, and relatively stable internet connectivity are also attractive features for digital nomads. On the other hand, expats and digital nomads may dislike the high crime rate and safety concerns in certain areas of Kingston. They might also find the public transportation system to be unreliable and chaotic. The hot and humid climate can be uncomfortable for some, and the limited availability of coworking spaces may pose challenges for digital nomads. Additionally, the slow pace of life and bureaucratic processes can be frustrating for those accustomed to more efficient systems," said one in Kingston.

"Personally, I would rather live in Kingston rather than in a beach area. Actually, even though Jamaicans say "Kingston" the middle class areas are really in St. Andrew, a suburb of Kingston. With the new-ish highway, you can get to a good beach in 2 hours or so and you'll have many more amenities in Kingston than in some of the beach areas. And when you live in a place, these become more important than going to a beach every day (IMO). However, there's a lot of traffic in Kingston, but since you don't have to be rushing to an office for 9 am, this may not be a big concern. Everyone will have differing opinions on this so on your next visit, maybe sample a few airbnbs in different parts of the island to get a feel for it. I would take a week or two to do this, if you can. Kingston is very different from say Mandeville or Montego Bay or Ocho Rios," explained one expat in Kingston.

"I personally prefer Kingston, as it has a great vibe, and lots of cultural goings on...the beach areas are great, but I agree with the OP about actually living in say, Ochi...most of these places lack the amenities of Kingston and it can get quite frustrating at times..there's also the tourist factor...one thing that I really appreciate about Kingston is that you're not constantly falling over tourists," explained one member in Jamaica.

"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," explained one expat living in Kingston, Jamaica.