🇯🇲Jamaica
America
Information
Capital
Kingston
Population
2,840,000
Currency
Jamaican dollar (JMD J$)
Languages
Anglais, Jamaïcain patois
Continent
America
Calling code
+1-876
Timezone
America/Jamaica
Area
10,991 km²
Government
Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National day
August 6 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.jm
About
Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant culture, and the origin of reggae music. Independent since 1962, it is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy with the UK monarch as head of state represented by a governor-general. The economy is driven by tourism, financial services, and bauxite production.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de risque moyen à élevé en raison de la criminalité urbaine, mais en amélioration avec les taux de meurtre les plus bas enregistrés en janvier 2026.
Risk areas
Montego Bay et Kingston (certains quartiers) - Criminalité violente et vols
Crime(high)
- Éviter les quartiers isolés la nuit
- Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur visibles
Terrorism(low)
- Risque faible, rester vigilant dans les lieux touristiques
Transport
- Utiliser uniquement des taxis officiels ou applications reconnues
Natural risks(Ouragans saisonniers (juin-novembre) et séismes occasionnels)
- Suivre les alertes météo et évacuations
Health(Système de santé limité, soins privés recommandés pour touristes)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde ; moustiquaires contre dengue/zika
Practical tips
- Voyager en groupe
- Utiliser des coffres-forts hôteliers
- Acheter une assurance voyage complète
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center495
1-bedroom apartment in city center600
1-bedroom apartment in suburb450
3-bedroom apartment in city center900
3-bedroom apartment in suburb700
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal5
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant20
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)3
Cappuccino2
Water (1.5L)1
Bread (500g)1.5
Milk (1L)2
Eggs (12)2
Chicken (1kg)6
Apples (1kg)4
Bananas (1kg)1
Transport
Public transport ticket1
Monthly transport subscription30
Taxi ride (start)2
Taxi (1km)1
Gasoline (1L)1.2
Leisure
Fitness subscription (monthly)40
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema5
Theater15
Health
General practitioner consultation20
Dentist consultation30
Antibiotic medications10
Cold medications (6 days)15
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)20
Public services for 85m² apartment100
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes80
International primary school (monthly)500
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage110V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police119
Ambulance110
Fire department110
Practical information
Driving side
Left
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants and hotels