KingstonvsMonterrey
📶
Monterrey has 3x faster internet
90 Mbps avg download speed
🌡️
Tropical Wet vs Temperate climate
Different weather patterns year-round
🛂
Mexico offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Kingston
Monterrey
Total Budget
$1,800/mo
$1,600/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo ✓
$700/mo
Coworking
$200/mo
$180/mo ✓
Meal Out
$5
$4 ✓
Coffee
$3.5
$3 ✓
Monterrey is $200/mo cheaper (13% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🌍 Kingston
📶 Internet35 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-5
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London6h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇲🇽 Monterrey
📶 Internet90 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC-7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West8h
🇺🇸 US East8h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin3h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Kingston
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days229/year
Best months: January, February
Monterrey
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp23°C
Rainy Days78/year
Best months: March, February, April, May
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°14°
Apr
25°23°
Jul
27°28°
Oct
26°22°
KingstonMonterrey
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🌍Kingston
🇲🇽Monterrey
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,800
$1,600
Winner📶
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
90 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
2.8/5
3.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.6/10
3.9/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner0
Kingston wins
vs
4
Monterrey wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Monterrey
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Monterrey
90 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Monterrey
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Monterrey
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🌍Kingston
Pros
- +Birthplace of reggae music and rich cultural heritage
- +English-speaking country with friendly locals
- +Famous Blue Mountain coffee experiences
- +Vibrant nightlife and live music scene
Cons
- −Safety concerns in certain downtown areas
- −Limited coworking space options compared to major cities
- −Internet reliability can be inconsistent
- −High crime rates in specific neighborhoods
🇲🇽Monterrey
Pros
- +Fast reliable internet with fiber options
- +Strong business and startup ecosystem
- +Excellent healthcare at affordable prices
- +US Central time zone alignment
Cons
- −Very hot summers exceeding 40C
- −Air quality issues during dry season
- −Spanish needed outside business areas
- −Less walkable than other Mexican cities
