Town in Saint Ann, Jamaica
Cost of living in Ocho Rios
How much a month costs in Ocho Rios
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,580–2,400 (J$250,000–380,000).
Prices in Ocho Rios
Typical 2026 ranges in JMD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | JMD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | J$100,000–220,000 | $631–1,390 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | J$65,000–130,000 | $410–820 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | J$4,500–8,500 | $28–54 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | J$16,000–38,000 | $101–240 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | J$1,500–2,500 | $9.5–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | J$3,500–7,500 | $22–47 |
| Cappuccino | J$600–1,100 | $3.8–6.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | J$600–1,100 | $3.8–6.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | J$200–500 | $1.3–3.2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | J$1,500–3,500 | $9–22 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | J$7,000–14,000 | $44–88 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | J$3,000–6,000 | $19–38 |
Value for money: 42/100
A value score of 42/100 means Ocho Rios gives more quality of life per dollar than 41% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 64/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 4 places we cover in Jamaica.
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Cost of living across Jamaica
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Negril | $1,510–2,400 | 42/100 |
| Ocho Rios | $1,580–2,400 | 42/100 |
| Kingston | $1,640–2,520 | 35/100 |
| Montego Bay | $1,770–2,650 | 35/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ocho Rios?
About $820–1,200 on a lean budget, $1,580–2,400 for a comfortable month and $3,150–5,680 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ocho Rios?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs J$100,000–220,000 ($631–1,390) a month in the center and J$65,000–130,000 ($410–820) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ocho Rios?
A local meal is J$1,500–2,500 ($9.5–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is J$3,500–7,500 ($22–47) per person.
Is Jamaica expensive?
Prices in Jamaica are about 60% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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