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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Kingston
Country Jamaica
Currency Jamaican Dollar
Main religion Christianity

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

Female 51.3%
Gdp $27.33 billion
Size 10,991 kmยฒ
Population 2,961,167
Population density 269.2/kmยฒ
Kids per female 2.08
City population 55.2%

Weather โ›…

Winter 24โˆ˜C
Summer 31โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Main Language English
Population able to read 88.2%
Population with a college degree 17.1%
Population able to speak english 63.1%

Well-being ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 26.6 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? no

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? Yes
Crime 5.3/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Left
Main airline Air Jamaica
Main airport Norman Manley International Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $1
Cigarettes $2.5
Burger $3
Coffee $2
Beer $2

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $250/month
Hotel 3 star $50/night
Hotel 5 star $150/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $10/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $50/day
Public transportation $5/daypass
Bike rental $10/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 25%
Vat 12.5%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $5000

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10-15%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10-15%
Coffeeshop 10-15%
Services 10-15%

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 26.23/MBits
Tld .jm
Free wifi 7/10
Population with access to internet 67.1%
Phone mobile data $15 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 85% (Uptime)
Sockets Type A, Type B

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Sunday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs No
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 9/10
Bars 8/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 7/10
Public Parks 8/10
Swimming 9/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Cricket

Food ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Ackee and Saltfish National dish of Jamaica, made with salted codfish and ackee fruit $8-12
Jerk Chicken Chicken marinated in a spicy jerk sauce and grilled $10-15
Curry Goat Goat meat cooked in a curry sauce $12-16
Callaloo A soup made with callaloo leaves, okra, tomatoes, and onions $6-10
Steamed Fish Fish steamed with vegetables and herbs $10-15
Rice and Peas A staple dish made with rice, peas, and coconut milk $5-8
Patties Flaky pastries filled with meat, vegetables, or cheese $2-4
Bammy A flatbread made from cassava flour $3-5
Blue Mountain Coffee World-renowned coffee grown in the Blue Mountains $10-15 per cup

Drinks ๐Ÿป๏ธ

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Red Stripe Jamaicaโ€™s most popular beer, known for its crisp and refreshing taste $2.50
Blue Mountain Coffee One of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world, known for its smooth and complex flavor $10
Appleton Estate Rum A premium rum that is aged for at least 12 years, known for its smooth and flavorful taste $30
Ting A grapefruit soda that is a popular mixer for rum cocktails $1.50
Sorrel A hibiscus tea that is popular during the Christmas season $2
Ginger Beer A spicy and refreshing drink that is made with ginger, sugar, and water $1.50
Sky Juice A coconut water-based drink that is flavored with condensed milk and nutmeg $2
White Overproof Rum A high-proof rum that is used in many Jamaican cocktails $15

Souvenirs ๐Ÿ‘œ

Souvenir Description Price
Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound
Red Stripe Beer Jamaicaโ€™s national beer, known for its crisp, refreshing taste $2-$3 per bottle
Bob Marley T-shirt T-shirt featuring the iconic reggae musician $15-$25
Jamaican Rum Jamaican rum is known for its smooth, flavorful taste $15-$30 per bottle
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning A blend of spices used to flavor Jamaican jerk chicken $5-$10 per jar
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee Jamaican coffee known for its smooth, rich flavor $20-$30 per pound

Holidays ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s Day January 1 Celebrates the start of the new year
Ash Wednesday February or March Christian holiday marking the beginning of Lent
Good Friday March or April Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Easter Monday March or April Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Labour Day May 23 Celebrates the contributions of workers
Independence Day August 6 Commemorates Jamaicaโ€™s independence from the United Kingdom in 1962
National Heroes Day October 15 Honours Jamaican national heroes
Christmas Day December 25 Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
Boxing Day December 26 Christian holiday celebrating the day after Christmas

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper The Gleaner
Online news Jamaica Observer
Tv Television Jamaica (TVJ)
Radio Radio Jamaica (RJR)