Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Kingston? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Kingston?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
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 Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $132Kingston $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $132, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $126. 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 Cappadocia and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $37Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $74Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $36Kingston $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $37
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $41
- Cappadocia ATV Safari Sunrise Sunset Daytime Hotel Transfer: $25
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer Private Service NAV ASR: $17
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevşehir (ASR or NAV): $14
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $106
- Cappadocia Dervishes Ceremony with Transfers: $24
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $211
- Cappadocia Green South Walking Tour Lunch and Transfer: $40
- Cappadocia Guided Green Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $80
- Cappadocia Half-Day Jeep Safari with hotel Transfer: $80
- Cappadocia Horseback Ride through Valleys — Sunset/hoteltransfer: $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $199
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $199
- Montego Bay Airport(One-Way) Transfer to Kingston Hotels: $195
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $167
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Jewel Dunn's Resort: $160
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $60Kingston $45
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $39
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $50
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $60
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $65
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $65
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $76
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Dinner with traditional dance shows in cave restaurants: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $67Kingston $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.65
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$13
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.50
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.67
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.33
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.18
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Turkish Bath$1.53
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Hot air ballooning$8.83
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Goreme open air museum$0.44
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Bellydancing Show$2.84
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Private Jeep Safari Tour with Hotel Pickup & Champagne: $3.51
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia - Göreme Experience: $3.51
- Cappadocia Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Hotel Pickup: $3.51
- Cappadocia Red Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.51
- Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.70
- Private Cappadocia Tour with Guide & Driver: $5.00
- Cappadocia Tour Full Day ( Red Tour + Underground City ): $5.25
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Cappadocia Horse Tour: $6.93
- Cappadocia Artisan & Local Craft Experience: $9.00
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $13
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ATV Adventure of Ocho Rios: $124
- ATV Outback Adventure from Kingston: $288
- Authentic Jamaica: A Local's Guide Tour: $240
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Craighton Estate Coffee Tasting Tour / Devon House: $155
- Bluehole, Dunn's River Falls and Port Royal all in one tour: $690
- Bob Marley City Guided Tours: $95
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston Hotels: $120
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
- Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Admission Ticket: $30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $13Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $11
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Local Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Cappadocia Vineyard Experience and Wine Tasting: $54
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Cappadocia - Avanos Clay Workshop and Wine Tour: $65
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $88
- SKIP-THE-LINE: Cappadocia Tour w/wine tasting and clay shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $129
- Cappadocia Private Tour-Mixed Tour+Home-made Wine Tasting: $219
Sample the Local Flavors in Kingston
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
- Worthy Park Estate Rum Distillery Tour with Tasting: $144
When comparing the travel costs between Cappadocia and Kingston, we can see that Cappadocia is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Cappadocia is in Europe and Kingston is in Caribbean Islands, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.