Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Antwerp?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antwerp or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Antwerp and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Antwerp or Kingston?
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
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 Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntwerp €123Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Antwerp is €123, 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 Antwerp and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntwerp €71Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntwerp €142Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Antwerp and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Antwerp 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: Antwerp Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antwerp €12Kingston €27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
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 Antwerp or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Antwerp 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 dayAntwerp €39Kingston €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antwerp €8.21Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Historical Walking Tour in the Old City: $3.22
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp: $3.26
- Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp: $3.27
- Escape Game and Tour: $7.00
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $7.29
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour: $8.07
- Walking Tour with Audioguide App: $8.07
- Walking Tour Big five Rubens' churches (audio): $16
- Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp: $16
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 dayAntwerp €18Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
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 Antwerp and Kingston, we can see that Antwerp is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antwerp 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp 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 Antwerp Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antwerp or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Kingston?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Antwerp are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Antwerp is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Antwerp in July average around 17°C (63°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 Antwerp. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during summer. Antwerp gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Kingston. Antwerp gets 66 mm (2.6 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 JulyAntwerp 17°C (63°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Antwerp during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Antwerp for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Antwerp is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Antwerp average around 12°C (54°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Antwerp gets 105 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. Antwerp usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Antwerp gets 78 mm (3.1 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 OctoberAntwerp 12°C (54°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Antwerp and Kingston. Many visitors come to Antwerp in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Antwerp can get quite cold in the winter. Antwerp is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Antwerp averages around 3°C (38°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. Antwerp usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Antwerp gets 47 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Antwerp usually receives more rain than Kingston. Antwerp gets 59 mm (2.3 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 JanuaryAntwerp 3°C (38°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Antwerp or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Antwerp as well as Kingston. Most visitors come to Antwerp for the activities around the city during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Antwerp is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Antwerp in April average around 8°C (47°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, Antwerp often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Antwerp gets 158 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Antwerp usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Antwerp gets 45 mm (1.8 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 AprilAntwerp 8°C (47°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Antwerp
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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