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Kingston

Jamaica's capital with real, documented coworking and nomad interest

In Kingston, a mid-range month runs about $1,454 (JMD 229,437) and there is elevated violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Moderate

More expensive day to day than about 55% of cities

Internet2.5/10

Slower internet than about 75% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking4.6/10

Weaker coworking than about 60% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness6.3/10

Better wellness options than about 60% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

32 categories for Kingston, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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