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Friendship
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Friendship is a small, laid-back community in Saint James parish, Jamaica, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday island life. It's surrounded by beautiful countryside and is within reach of Montego Bay's larger attractions, yet maintains a peaceful, local vibe. Visitors will find friendly locals, lively markets, and scenic rural landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.45°, -77.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,333
Local Cost
$770
Local Income
$450
Cashless
30
English
95
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1324 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 48/100.
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