Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amsterdam or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Kingston, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Amsterdam or Kingston?
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Kingston
Kingston is Jamaica's capital city with a population of about 579,000. For being located on an island, Kingston is a very large city with several different zip codes. Not only is Kingston the cultural capital of the country, but also the commercial one as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Amsterdam, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Amsterdam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmsterdam €175Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €175, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmsterdam €102Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmsterdam €204Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Amsterdam and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Amsterdam or Kingston? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Amsterdam Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amsterdam €20Kingston €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
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Ride on Tram€3.20
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Renting a Bike€15
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One Hour Canal Cruise€10
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Single Day Transit Pass€2.60
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Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport€3.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
- 1 - 15 persons Minibus Amsterdam City transfer: $120
- 1-15 pers Taxi/Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Hoek van Holland: $199
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Airport Amsterdam to Den Haag: $273
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Alkmaar: $155
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Almere: $155
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Amersfoort: $199
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Den Helder: $255
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Dordrecht: $288
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Hoorn: $183
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to IJmuiden: $122
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Noordwijk: $127
- 1-15 persons Taxi or Bus Transfer Amsterdam Airport to Utrecht: $246
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Amsterdam change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmsterdam €43Kingston €24
Typical Food Prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
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Afternoon Tea€6.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
- Food Tour Amsterdam (Tip Based): $5.46
- Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $8.19
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Jordaan Neighbourhood: $13
- Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $13
- Self-Guided Food Tour of Amsterdam's De Jordaan District: $14
- Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Exclusive Burger Dinner Cruise: $32
- Dinner Cruise with Fries Bitterballen and Drink from Amsterdam: $38
- Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $40
- Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks: $43
- Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket with A GOLD MENU Hard Rock Dinner: $43
- Food Tour Jordaan District: $51
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amsterdam €37Kingston €12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum€6.00
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Entry for two to the Anne Frank House€17
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Golden Age Canals Walking Tour: $1.08
- Free walking tour of haunted Amsterdam: $1.08
- Red Light District Haunted History Night Tour: $1.71
- The Amsterdam Walking Tour 2 hours: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Amsterdam: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Best of Amsterdam City Tour: $3.23
- Two-hour walking tour of Amsterdam: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours Amsterdam With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Amsterdam: $3.26
- Amsterdam Spanish Tour 2 Hours: $3.26
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmsterdam €24Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bar Crawl with Shots and Beer Maid Guide: $25
- Red Light District Pub Crawl: $27
- Central Pub Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $27
- Central Pub Crawl and Nightlife Experience: $27
- Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $29
- Chateau Urban Wine Tasting and optional bites: $32
- Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $33
- Self-guided Red Light District Pub Crawl Mystery: $38
- Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass: $38
- Red Light District and Local Pub Tour: $39
- Dutch Cheese and Wine Tasting: $43
- Dutch Wine Tasting || Amsterdam City Centre: $48
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Ocho Rios Pub Crawl and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $185
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amsterdam and Kingston, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amsterdam is in Europe and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Kingston would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kingston and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Kingston.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amsterdam Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amsterdam or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 26% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the sizes of Amsterdam and Kingston, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam or Kingston?
Amsterdam has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amsterdam or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Amsterdam are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The summer months attract visitors to Amsterdam because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Amsterdam is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amsterdam in July average around 17°C (62°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amsterdam. Amsterdam usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during summer. Amsterdam gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amsterdam usually receives more rain than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 75 mm (3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmsterdam 17°C (62°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Amsterdam during the autumn are popular places to visit. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Amsterdam this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Amsterdam is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Amsterdam average around 11°C (51°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Amsterdam often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 99 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amsterdam usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmsterdam 11°C (51°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amsterdam and Kingston. Many travelers come to Amsterdam for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Amsterdam. Amsterdam is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Amsterdam averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Amsterdam usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Amsterdam gets 46 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Amsterdam usually receives more rain than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmsterdam 2°C (36°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amsterdam or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amsterdam as well as Kingston. Many visitors come to Amsterdam in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Amsterdam is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amsterdam in April average around 8°C (46°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the spring, Amsterdam often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 166 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Amsterdam usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Amsterdam gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmsterdam 8°C (46°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Amsterdam
| Amsterdam | Kingston | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (43°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (38°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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