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    Regarding the Cost of Living what is the current minimum wage in Jamaica please??

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    Quote Originally Posted by johng View Post
    Regarding the Cost of Living what is the current minimum wage in Jamaica please??
    The national minimum wage in Jamaica is $13,000 per 40 hour work week as of June 1, 2023. This is an increase from $9,000 per 40 hour work week which was effective April 1, 2022.

    The wage never quite reaches the us$100 per week figure, by the time the government raises it, it is usually in the us$50 to $60 range.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    The national minimum wage in Jamaica is $13,000 per 40 hour work week as of June 1, 2023. This is an increase from $9,000 per 40 hour work week which was effective April 1, 2022.

    The wage never quite reaches the us$100 per week figure, by the time the government raises it, it is usually in the us$50 to $60 range.
    That is so sad and why our dollars are so important. I know prices have gone up there just like everywhere else and it does affect everyone’s vacation budget. I have found prices for food and drink to be no more than we would expect to pay at home. In many cases cheaper than we would pay for anything comparable and not in paradise. Popular places can get away with charging more, in most cases anyway. They’ll find out quickly if they’ve exceeded what their clients are willing to fork out. Please always tip well for good service and friendly people. That puts the money directly into the pockets of people that are sometimes living on less than $3 US an hour. Three months until I get my overpriced beer on the beach. grin

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