Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Copenhagen or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Copenhagen and Kingston can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Copenhagen or Kingston?
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
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 Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCopenhagen $210Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $210, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $107. 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 Copenhagen and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCopenhagen $91Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCopenhagen $182Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Copenhagen and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Copenhagen 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: Copenhagen Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Copenhagen $72Kingston $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Copenhagen Airport Transfer Service | English Speaking Driver: $138
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $207
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Copenhagen hotel/address - Arrival Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Private Transfer to Copenhagen: $320
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Copenhagen Port: $335
- Copenhagen Airport (CPH): Transfer to Fredericia Port: $872
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer: $104
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer: $76
- Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Copenhagen Port, Airport & City Private Transfer: $126
- Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen City - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Private Transfer to/from Kingston Airport: $42
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $71
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Copenhagen 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 dayCopenhagen $62Kingston $26
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Copenhagen $31Kingston $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Monstour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Danish Folk Legends: $5.20
- Danish Design: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.20
- Tour of the Danish Resistance during World War II: $5.37
- App-Based City Exploration Game & Tour: $5.38
- Slotsholmen Royal History Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Copenhagen's Royal History: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- The Philosopher's Last Walk: An audio tour on the life of Søren Kierkegaard: $5.99
- Castle Island’s Royal History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Slotsholmen: $5.99
- Danish Folk Legends Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
- Royal History Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.99
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Dunn's River Falls Party Cruise, Blue Hole with Snorkeling, free beverages: $174
- 4x4 Jeep Safari & Blue Hole Adventure from Ocho Rios: $158
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Authentic Jamaican Food Experience: $140
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- Blue Hole and Sightseeing Tour from Ocho Rios: $99
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Runaway Bay: $142
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCopenhagen $13Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
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 Copenhagen and Kingston, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Copenhagen or Kingston?
Copenhagen has a larger population, and is about 23% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Kingston?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Copenhagen during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Copenhagen for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the summer, Copenhagen is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Copenhagen in July average around 17°C (63°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Copenhagen gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCopenhagen 17°C (63°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Copenhagen and Kingston. The autumn months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Copenhagen is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Copenhagen average around 10°C (50°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Copenhagen usually receives less rain than Kingston. Copenhagen gets 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCopenhagen 10°C (50°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Copenhagen as well as Kingston. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Copenhagen in the winter. Copenhagen is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Copenhagen averages around 1°C (33°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Copenhagen usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Copenhagen gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCopenhagen 1°C (33°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Copenhagen or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Copenhagen are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Copenhagen for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Copenhagen is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Copenhagen in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In April, Copenhagen usually receives more rain than Kingston. Copenhagen gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCopenhagen 7°C (45°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Copenhagen
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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