Moving to Dominica from Jamaica
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Jamaica to Dominica — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Jamaica to Dominica.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Jamaica to Dominica, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Dominica?
Top countries of origin for Dominica's foreign-born residents.
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11.130
Jamaica
Key Indicator Comparison
How Jamaica and Dominica 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 significantly 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 significantly 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 | Kingston | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/70°F (30°/21°C) | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Kingston | Roseau |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/70°F (30.3°/21.1°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) |
| Feb | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.0°C) | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 87°/71°F (30.7°/21.6°C) | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 88°/73°F (31.1°/22.6°C) | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) |
| May | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.6°C) | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.2°C) | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) |
| Jul | 91°/76°F (32.8°/24.3°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) |
| Aug | 91°/76°F (32.7°/24.2°C) | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/75°F (32.1°/24.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) |
| Oct | 89°/74°F (31.7°/23.4°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) |
| Nov | 88°/73°F (31.2°/22.8°C) | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) |
| Dec | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.8°C) | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) |
Meteorological Service, JamaicaVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Jamaica and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.
Jamaica passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa Free
Dominica passport holder visiting Jamaica
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 Dominica?
With 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominica can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Jamaica and Dominica.
Is Dominica safe for expats?
Dominica performs significantly better than Jamaica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 53.3 in Jamaica.
How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Jamaica?
Jamaica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 5.5 in Jamaica. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Jamaica: 74).
What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Jamaica?
The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 89°F in Kingston. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Kingston gets 32.0 in.
What language do they speak in Dominica?
The official language in Dominica is English. In Jamaica, the official languages are English and Jamaican Patois.
