Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Bali 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 Bali and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Kingston?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $85Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $85, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Bali and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $40Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $80Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Bali and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Bali 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Bali Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $8.68Kingston $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$2.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- All Inclusive Batur Sunrise Treking Guide Ticket And Transfer : $60
- Bali DPS Airport Private Transfer from-to Uluwatu & South Kuta: $31
- Bali Nusa Dua Combo Parasailing And Snorkeling Include Transfer: $35
- Bali Parasailing Adventure with Including Hotel Transfer: $45
- Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers: $69
- Bali Spiritual: Blessing Ceremony, Pristine Nature and Transfer: $115
- Bali Water Sport : Sea Walker,Donut Boat and Banana Boat with Hotel Transfers: $72
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- LuxMe Bali Four Hands massage with Hotel Transfer: $58
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $32
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- Private Transfer from Kingston's Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $37
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Montego Bay: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Bali 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 dayBali $34Kingston $44
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.19
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Lunch for Two$13
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Bali Cafe for Two$26
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Lunch for Two$7.75
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Lunch for 2$8.59
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Dinner for 2$9.42
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $36
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $40
- South Bali Beach Tour, Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Fire Dance & Seafood Barbeque Dinner: $50
- Kekeb Cooking Class at Nusa Dua: $55
- Bali Famous Beach, Kecak Dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $65
- Bali Street Food Tour: $65
- Sidemen Cooking Class: $77
- Pure Bali Village Experience, Cooking & Jamu Class+VIP Transfer: $89
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $10Kingston $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$52
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Snorkelling Trip$12
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Cooking School$27
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $14
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Melasti Beach: $15
- Tickets for the Kecak Dance Performance at Uluwatu Temple: $17
- Uluwatu Kecak Tickets A Spectacular Show: $17
- Besakih Mother Temple Tukad Cepung East Bali Private Guided Tour: $23
- Alas Harum Bali Cretya Tegalalang Rice Terrace Ubud Swing Ticket: $25
- Private Uluwatu Temple and Kecak Fire Dance Evening Tour in Jimbaran Bay: $27
- Bali Quad Bike ATV Rides in Uluwatu Experiences: $28
- Gunung Kawi Rice Terrace Swing And Waterfall Private Guided Tour : $28
- Uluwatu Temple Entry and Kecak Fire Dance Ticket: $29
- Uluwatu & Kecak Dance Tour: $29
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art Walk Sunday Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $9.78
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Museum Tour Tickets: $41
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Private Bob Marley Tour Experience: $65
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.07Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Kingston would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kingston than you might in Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bali Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali 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 Bali or Kingston?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bali or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Kingston. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In July, Bali usually receives around the same amount of rain as Kingston. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Bali, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bali usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Bali gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In the summer, Bali is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bali in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Bali or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bali as well as Kingston. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
October to March in Bali is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Kingston. Bali usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In the autumn, Bali often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Bali gets 266 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
In October, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Kingston. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 27°C (81°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Bali or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Kingston. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Bali usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Bali gets 170 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
Bali is around the same temperature as Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bali or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Bali during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
April to September is the dry season in Bali. Bali usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Bali. In the spring, Bali often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Bali gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
In the spring, Bali is around the same temperature as Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bali in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Bali
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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