Top expat cities

Jamaica

Ocho Rios

#4 Top 5 cities

Ocho Rios works for coastal living with tourist amenities, but it feels more like a resort town than a fully balanced base for long-term expat life.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 22°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Warm and humid tropical coastal weather.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Seasonal expats
  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Smaller job market