Jamaica

Kingston

capital of Jamaica

27°C · this month$2,800/mo937,7009 m41 missions from 40 countries

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Live & travel in Kingston

Monthly budget

$2,800/mo

Prices vs USA: 62%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 158.75 JMD

US travel advisory

Level 2

Homicides / 100k: 49.4

travel.state.gov

Internet access

90%

of people online

Air quality

21.7

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

English

Emergency

110 · 112 · 119

Plug types

NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15

Calling code

+1876

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 22, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

Best months:JanuaryFebruary

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 76%

Embassies & consulates in Kingston

41 missions from 40 countries

Embassy 22

Where to eat in Kingston

Restaurants and cafés

Chilito'sBudget
88 Hope Road
+876 978-0537 facebook.com Map
China GardenBudget
6 Dominica Drive, New Kingston
+876 929-7458 chinagardenjamaica.com Map
Stanford & Earl's Juice GardenBudget
Haining Road, New Kingston
+876 920-1677 jamcl.com Map
Golden BowlMid-range
7 Cargill Avenue, Half-Way-Tree
+876 929-8556 goldenbowlrestaurantja.com Map
One Love CafeMid-range
Hope Road
+876 631-1309 bobmarleymuseum.com Map
Redbones Blues CafeSplurge
1 Argyle Road, Kingston 10
+1 876 978-6091 redbonesbluescafe.com Map
White Bones SeafoodSplurge
1 Mannings Hill Rd
whitebonesseafood.business.site Map
Bamboo Village, The Village PlazaMid-range
Constant Spring Road
+876 929-2389 Map
Dragon Court, Dragon CentreMid-range
10 South Avenue, Half-Way-Tree
+876 920-8477 Map
Noodles by East JapaneseSplurge
67 Constant Spring Road
+876 960-3962 Map
Rib Kage Bar & GrillSplurge
29 Barbican Road
+1 876-778-7427 Map
Norma's on the TerraceSplurge
Devon House
Map

Bars and nightlife

Mingles Bar and Lounge
85 Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston
+876 929-9000 courtleigh.com Map
The Deck
14 Trafalgar Rd, New Kingston
facebook.com Map

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kingston · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Jamaica

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Kingston?

The travel guide to Kingston lists Chilito's, China Garden, Stanford & Earl's Juice Garden, Golden Bowl, and One Love Cafe.

Is Kingston safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Jamaica at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 49.4 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Kingston?

Roughly $2,800 per month for a remote worker, based on Jamaica price levels (62% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Kingston in November?

In November Kingston averages a high of 31°C, a low of 23°C and about 87 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Kingston?

41 diplomatic missions, including Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Bahamas (Consulate General), Belgium (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), Chile (Embassy), China (Embassy), and Colombia (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.