Moving to Jamaica from Dominica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Dominica to Jamaica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Dominica to Jamaica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Dominica to Jamaica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Jamaica?
Top countries of origin for Jamaica's foreign-born residents.
- 6,349
- 4,832
- 2,343
- 1,825
- 1,338
- 1,148
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15.138
Dominica
Key Indicator Comparison
How Dominica and Jamaica stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Dominica performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs better than Jamaica across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Dominica generally does better on infrastructure, though Jamaica leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Jamaica generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominica leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Jamaica generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Roseau | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica and Jamaica. To live, work, or study long-term in Jamaica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Jamaica's immigration authority.
Dominica passport holder visiting Jamaica
Visa Free
Jamaica passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Jamaica?
With 15.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jamaica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Dominica and Jamaica.
Is Jamaica safe for expats?
Dominica performs better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Jamaica is 53.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 13.8 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Jamaica compared to Dominica?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Jamaica, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Jamaica scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Jamaica compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Kingston is 89°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Kingston receives around 32.0 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Jamaica?
The official languages in Jamaica are English and Jamaican Patois. In Dominica, the official language is English.
