Is the cost of living in Kingston high?

We asked people about the cost of living in Kingston, they wrote...

"The cost of living in Kingston is generally considered to be moderate. The rental price for a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Kingston, Jamaica is typically around $500 USD per month, while a nice 2 bedroom apartment is usually around $700 USD per month. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Kingston, Jamaica typically costs around $15 USD per person," explained one expat living in Kingston, Jamaica.

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"The dollar is NOT going to stretch far when you're actually living here, having to buy food, other groceries, and utilities, which one doesn't generally have to pay when staying for short visits. Trust me, even as a professional in a good job, I still give thanks to the barrels of food, clothing, and sundry household and other items that my family and friends send down to me from the UK," said another expat in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Is the cost of living in Kingston high?

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