what do you spend per day in Negril?

[irie luv]

I spend a fraction of the average on here. True enough, I always stay at AI's becasue the food and drinks being included is a win/win for me, plus a lot of free water sports like paddle boating & kayaking. So the only thing I spend money on are excursions, souvinirs, and clubbing.Cab fare was close to nothing as it was split between 2 of us, and we were only going up and down the road and not going too far. Last time I went for 5 days and spent less than $350 total. This normally includes about to excursions per trip.

[fjblair]

Not clear if you are including air and lodging to me. I've never broke it down but we probably spend around $125-$150 a day exclusive of air and lodging.

[irieworld]

It seems that this is meant for non AI visits exclusive of air and lodging to get an idea of what kind of cash people bring for food, drink, transportation, shows, etc. And those amounts vary wildly depending on how you roll. I am a budget traveler and tend to stay in less-expensive lodging with kitchenettes or breakfast included ( Bar B Barn, NBCC, Seastar, White Sands, etc). I buy drink making supplies, ting and coffee at the store, as well as food makings for breakfasts and lunches or dinners. I buy patties and fruit for snacks or lunch or one of my favorites, coco bread with fresh sliced tomato, tastee cheese and hot sauce, make coffee in my room etc. I go to a couple of shows and eat maybe one meal a day out--but usually at cook shops/box lunch places, jerk barrels. I take route taxis. I can easily get by on 40 a day but I like to budget 50. I treat friends or drivers to meals and beverages from time to time. I don't buy many things to bring back other than scotch bonnet sauces, coffee and the coconut castille soap.

[SweetSue]

It seems that this is meant for non AI visits exclusive of air and lodging to get an idea of what kind of cash people bring for food, drink, transportation, shows, etc. And those amounts vary wildly depending on how you roll. I am a budget traveler and tend to stay in less-expensive lodging with kitchenettes or breakfast included ( Bar B Barn, NBCC, Seastar, White Sands, etc). I buy drink making supplies, ting and coffee at the store, as well as food makings for breakfasts and lunches or dinners. I buy patties and fruit for snacks or lunch or one of my favorites, coco bread with fresh sliced tomato, tastee cheese and hot sauce, make coffee in my room etc. I go to a couple of shows and eat maybe one meal a day out--but usually at cook shops/box lunch places, jerk barrels. I take route taxis. I can easily get by on 40 a day but I like to budget 50. I treat friends or drivers to meals and beverages from time to time. I don't buy many things to bring back other than scotch bonnet sauces, coffee and the coconut castille soap.

I'm with you on the budget. Sometimes as much as 50 but again sometimes as little as 20. If I am not drinking or going out, I might spend even less. Depends. Some folks don't understand being so economical but that's part of what lets me come down 3 to 4 times in a year. I FULLJOY, so that's all that matters.

[canuk cpl]

Yes, I get the poverty in Paradise thing, and I know some days you spend more than other days, we all do that. If you are on a strict budget, I would think you would be more aware of your average daily rate, and at the begginning I said not including air and lodging, as to many variables. The common denominator is entertainment, food, travel(excluding air),shopping, any and all things you spend money on. It is easy for me to calculate, I look at my statement from ATM, plus credit card statement, plus cash I brought, divided by days = daily rate. $150/day for 2, or $75/day/per person. I am only curious as last year, it was $65/day. We plan on spending a month next year, and i need to know how much i need to save. Thanks for all the replies, there is no right answer, we all win, Cheers!!!

[canuk cpl]

Blake,Hope you find this thread some help. Cheers!

[Blake]

Blake,Hope you find this thread some help. Cheers!

Quite helpful.

Anyone get cigars while in Negril? I started smoking a few months ago and I saw that Jamaica makes pretty good cigars, so I'll get some as gifts for people back home, I figure I better budget an extra couple $100 for the cigars.

I can't wait to visit Negril without doing the all Inclusive, I don't drink nearly as much as I used to so it's not really worth it, especially given that I'm seeing airfare+hotel for $700 or less for 6 nights, why pay $1200-$1400 and not even get local food?!

The one downside is that I'm actually kind of sick of lobster, my friend owns a lobster shack so I already have lobster pretty much every day....

How are drink prices at the ala cart places in Jamaica compared to the US? In DC/Maryland we're looking at anywhere from $6-$15 for a drink when out and about.

[gerryg123]

I average about 100 per day -- plus another 250 for the beggars and hustlers. Ha ha, just kiddin' ....

[Elvino]

$100.00 a day for two is what we've budgeted our 4 previous trips to Negril and it'll be the same this year too! Not to mention that our Canadian dollar now buys more Jamaican dollars then it used to. Sometimes we go over but that is more than offset by the many days we don't!

Peace
Elvino

[canuk cpl]

Mud,where can you stay for $30/day? and i think you missed the point. its about averageing all other expenses food and booze, shopping , taxis, adventures, subs, etc. diveded by number of days, exclusive of air and lodgeings. We don't keep a running track, when we get low on J's we go back to scotia bank. But when we get home I do like to tally and Know what i spent and try and remember where? Example $5500-900(flights)-1600(hotel)=$3000divided 18 days=$166divided 2 people = $83/day per person. I like to compare what i spend from year to year I find it helps me plan for next year. Cheers!