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Montego Bay
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Montego Bay is Jamaica's premier resort city, known for its pristine beaches, lively nightlife, and rich history. It is a gateway to the Caribbean, blending luxury resorts with authentic local culture and lively street life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
123,994
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.47°, -77.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,535
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$630
Cashless
55
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
99 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
6
Parks
22
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
4 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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