Portmore

🇯🇲Jamaica•Caribbean

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living44

Safety64

Healthcare55

Career Opportunities42

Climate73

Transport56

Air Quality71.5

Family Friendliness63

Education59

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Portmore a good place to live?

Portmore scores 58/100 overall. It is relatively expensive (cost score: 44/100), moderately safe (safety: 64/100), and has decent healthcare (healthcare: 55/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Portmore?

Portmore has a cost of living score of 44/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Portmore?

Portmore has a transport score of 56/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Portmore?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Portmore are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Portmore safe for expats?

Portmore has a safety score of 64/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 71.5/100.

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