Jamaica
What is the average cost of housing in Jamaica?
If you are thinking about moving to Jamaica, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...
"Our housing costs are much lower than in the US. My husband and I live in a 2 bedroom, 2 bath furnished home for 60,000 Jamaican dollars (about $480 US dollars a month). Yard maintenance and water is included in the rent. It is a newer house with an open floorplan. Electricity is about $4,000 JMD (about $31 USD). Cable (Westar) is $2,700JMD a month (about $21 USD) and we get tons of good channels. Unfurnished houses here can be found for about $45,000JMD ($352 USD). Ofcourse, if you want to go really budget and talk to the right people, you can find a place for about $250 USD a month," said another expat in Falmouth, Jamaica.
"For American style - outrageous - at least $2000. mo, some per week - like tourist prices, hard to rent long term - local hsg as little as $250.00, may or may not have elec, water, kitchen, bath, etc," wrote a member who made the move to Calabar, Jamaica.
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What is the average cost of housing in Jamaica?
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