Which place is cheaper, Cordoba or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Cordoba?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Cordoba, 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: Kingston or Cordoba?
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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is the capital of the Cordoba province and the second largest city in all of Argentina. The city is in a beautiful setting surrounded by valleys and hills. Within the city you will find many colonial buildings and beautiful architecture. Cordoba also has many universities and scientific institutes, giving it the nickname "La Docta." Because of the large number of students, Cordoba's population is young and active, which keeps the atmosphere light and fun.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Argentina, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Cordoba $8.40
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Cordoba is $8.40. 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 Kingston and Cordoba in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Cordoba $3.05
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Cordoba $6.10
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Cordoba
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Cordoba? 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: Kingston Hotel Prices and Cordoba Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Cordoba $2.08
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $229
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $170
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $169
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cordoba are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$0.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Also for Cordoba, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private minivan from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport: $61
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba and Kingston 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 dayKingston $27Cordoba $3.83
Typical Food Prices in Cordoba
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cordoba:
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Empanadas$0.01
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Sandwich$0.00
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Ice Cream$0.00
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Cordoba $1.88
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
- 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 from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $370
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $320
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cordoba.
- Traditional Córdoba CityTour x 2 Pax: $45
- Alta Gracia: Unveiling Cordoba's Cultural Heritage Tour: $48
- Exploring Villa Carlos Paz: Guided Sightseeing Tour: $50
- Cordoba City Tour: $50
- Private Cordoba City Tour: $53
- Córdoba: Villa Carlos Paz Tour: $59
- Cordoba City Tour with Optional Jesuitic Square: $60
- Córdoba CityTour FULLDAY x 2 pax: $60
- Caroya WineTour x 2 Pax: $60
- La Cumbrecita and Villa General Belgrano Full Day Tour: $73
- Full Day Tour to Punilla Valley from Cordoba: $75
- Full Day Jesuit Legacy Tour from Cordoba: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Cordoba $1.48
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cordoba:
- Full-Day Private Colonia Caroya Wine Tour from Córdoba: $120
- Wine Tour Privado - Colonia Caroya: $130
- Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita: $150
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Cordoba, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Cordoba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Cordoba is in South America, 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 Cordoba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cordoba 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 Cordoba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is Cordoba Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Cordoba?
Cordoba has a larger population, and is about 52% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Cordoba, 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 Kingston or Cordoba?
Cordoba 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 Kingston or Cordoba in the Summer?
Both Cordoba and Kingston during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Kingston is much warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kingston in July average around 29°C (83°F), and Cordoba averages at about 10°C (50°F)in January.
In Cordoba, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the summer, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Cordobain January. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 277 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets less rain in July than Cordobain January. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryKingston 29°C (83°F)Cordoba 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Cordoba in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Cordoba. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Kingston is generally much warmer than Cordobain April. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 28°C (82°F), and Cordoba fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Cordoba during autumn. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 196 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kingston usually receives more rain than Cordobain April. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilKingston 28°C (82°F)Cordoba 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Cordoba in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Cordoba. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kingston is around the same temperature as Cordoba in the winter. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (79°F) in January, and Cordoba fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the winter, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Cordobain July. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cordoba receives 189 hours of full sun.
Kingston usually gets more rain in January than Cordobain July. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyKingston 26°C (79°F)Cordoba 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Cordoba in the Spring?
Both Cordoba and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Kingston is a little warmer than Cordoba. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kingston in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Cordoba averages at about 19°C (66°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Cordoba. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cordoba during spring. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Cordoba receives 243 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kingston usually receives less rain than Cordobain October. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Cordoba receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberKingston 26°C (80°F)Cordoba 19°C (66°F)
Typical Weather for Cordoba and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
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.