Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Kingston?
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 Kingston or Koh Phi Phi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Koh Phi Phi, 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 Koh Phi Phi?
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.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Kingston Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $123Koh Phi Phi $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $123, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $95. 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 Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $62Koh Phi Phi $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $124Koh Phi Phi $100
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Koh Phi Phi? 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: Kingston Hotel Prices and Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $28Koh Phi Phi $7.93
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 Negril: $749
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- 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
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to and from Hotels in Montego Bay: $173
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$17
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Longboat Taxi$3.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Easy Island Transfer from Phi Phi Island to Koh Tao: $80
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $29
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi 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 $44Koh Phi Phi $23
Typical Food Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.88
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Sit Down Lunch$11
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Casual Lunch$6.59
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Coconut Donut$0.31
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$13
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Sit Down Dinner$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Ala Carte Package: $22
- International Dinner & Cabaret Show - Set Menu Package: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12Koh Phi Phi $52
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Appleton Estate Rum Tour and Tasting from Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$9.42
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $15
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Phi Phi Sunset Longtail Boat Cruise to Maya Bay and Snorkeling: $18
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket: $19
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Half-Day Phi Phi Island Longtail Boat Tour with Maya Bay Visit: $19
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $19
- Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $20
- Phuket Trick Eye Museum Admission Ticket (SHA Plus): $22
- Trick Eye Museum at Phuket Admission Ticket: $24
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
- Phi Phi Islands Sunset Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Koh Phi Phi $6.51
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$16
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Banana Daiquiri$6.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Koh Phi Phi is in Asia, 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 Koh Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Koh Phi Phi?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 940 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Koh Phi Phi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Kingston or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
Both Koh Phi Phi 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Kingston usually gets less rain in July than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kingston. In the summer, Kingston often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun.
In July, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 29°C (83°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Also, May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Kingston usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. Kingston usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during autumn. Kingston gets 229 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 28°C (82°F) in October, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Koh Phi Phi. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. Kingston usually gets less rain in January than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In the winter, Kingston often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 257 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Kingston is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kingston in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Kingston or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is May to November. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Phi Phi. In April, Kingston usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. Kingston usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Koh Phi Phi during spring. Kingston gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kingston is generally around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (80°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Kingston
| Kingston | Koh Phi Phi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 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.