Top expat cities

Jamaica

Montego Bay

#2 Top 5 cities

Montego Bay is a strong resort and expat hub by the sea with better tourism infrastructure, but prices are often higher and the city is more dependent on tourism.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 22°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical weather with a maritime influence and rainy periods.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 3/10
Food cost 4/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Seasonal expats
  • Retirees
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Airport access
  • +Strong tourism economy

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Higher prices