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Bamboo, Jamaica

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$1,132
Retiree Score
40.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
1 facilities

The population of 3,732 may seem quaint, but life in this Jamaican backwater is no picnic. The Hill Top Juvenile Correctional Centre serves as a grim reminder that crime is a persistent headache. And the settlement's former nickname of "Little Kent" suggests a bureaucratic morass that would frustrate any newcomer. Overall, Bamboo offers little to entice the average expat - this is a place best left to those with a high tolerance for administrative hassles and a stomach for the realities of rural Jamaican life.

Can I afford Bamboo?

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Bamboo

You could save

1,868/mo

Savings Rate62%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Jamaica Average Adjusted)$308
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$824

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
62/100
Retiree Score
(i)
40/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
29/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Jamaica Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
1
Healthcare
20
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$4
Bread (loaf) *$2
Eggs (12) *$4
Rice (1kg) *$2
Chicken (1kg) *$8

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$13
Meal (Mid-range) *$19
Cappuccino *$3
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$91
Mobile Plan (mo) *$15
Gym (mo) *$25
Cinema Ticket *$8

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$308
1BR Outside (mo) *$172
3BR Center (mo) *$702
3BR Outside (mo) *$431

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
high
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1172 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
Jan, Feb, Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Bamboo has a population of approximately 4,000 people.

The nearest airport to Bamboo is MBJ, approximately 70km away.

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