Green Island, Jamaica

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1738
Retiree Score
41.0
Safety Index
32.6
Healthcare
2 facilities

This sleepy fishing town on Jamaica's west coast is a shadow of its former self. Once a thriving market hub for sugar, tobacco, and other crops, Green Island's commercial activity has dwindled since the rise of nearby Negril. With just a handful of wharves left from the town's heyday, the pace of life is decidedly slow - a persistent headache for those seeking urban buzz. And while Saturdays were once bustling with local farmers peddling their wares, these days the only real hustle happens when public transportation arrives.

In short, Green Island is a place better suited to those seeking a tranquil escape from the stresses of modern life, rather than the high-octane lifestyle some expats crave. With little economic activity left, the town likely offers limited professional opportunities as well.

Can I afford Green Island?

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You could save

$1915 / month

Savings Rate64%
Rent (Bahamas Average Adjusted)$307
Living Costs $778
33
Safety
2
Healthcare
40
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L)$4
Bread (loaf)
Eggs (12)$4
Rice (1kg)$2
Chicken (1kg)

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive)$10
Meal (Mid-range)$72
Cappuccino$5
Water (0.33L)$1

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo)$166
Mobile Plan (mo)$30
Gym (mo)
Cinema Ticket$14

Housing

1BR Center (mo)
1BR Outside (mo)
3BR Center (mo)
3BR Outside (mo)

Expat Life

English Proficiency
Expat Community
Top Neighborhoods
Elevation
4m
Nearest Airport
MBJ (40km)

Local Economy

Avg Monthly Salary
Mortgage Interest Rate
9.45%

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
Temperature
Annual Rainfall
1205 mm
Coworking Spaces
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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