Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Kingston?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kingston or Los Angeles?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Los Angeles, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $109Los Angeles $258
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $109, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $258. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $64Los Angeles $140
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $128Los Angeles $280
Compare Hotels in Kingston and Los Angeles
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $30Los Angeles $42
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 Hotels to Montego Bay Cruise Port: $118
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $118
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $229
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $170
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:
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Hotel Parking for a Day$22
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Taxi to Airport$55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles
Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sta. Monica Private Transfer To or From Los Angeles Airport/Cruise Port.: $71
- Airport Transfer: $220
- Airport transfer/transfer to any place: $150
- Arrival Private Transfer: LAX Airport to Anaheim Resort Area: $195
- Beverly Hills Transfers: $150
- Cruise Terminal to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) - Departure Private Transfer: $63
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury Car: $272
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Airport LAX in Luxury SUV: $195
- Departure Private Transfer: Los Angeles to Ontario Airport ONT in Luxury Van: $272
- Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Los Angeles - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $164
- Hollywood Private Transfer to/from Universal Studios or Burbank.: $39
- Hollywood to Long Beach Airport (LGB) - Departure Private Transfer: $80
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or Los Angeles?
Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $27Los Angeles $60
Typical Food Prices in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Mexican Dinner (family of 4)$32
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Burritos for Two$15
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Coffee and Danish$7.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour: $88
- Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $89
- Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
- West Hollywood Food Tour: $89
- Downtown Food Tour: $89
- Venice Beach Food Tour: $89
- LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- Original Downtown Los Angeles Walking Food Tour with Six Taste: $110
- Night Cruise in Marina del Rey with Dinner: $124
- Vegan African Dinner Party in Playa Del Ray: $132
- Marina Del Rey: Thanksgiving Buffet Brunch or Dinner Cruise: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $13Los Angeles $82
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
- 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 from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $320
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $370
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)$37
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Bowling$13
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Hollywood Tour for Two$30
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Six Flags for 2$96
Tours and Activities in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Los Ángeles self-guided tour App - multilingual AudioGuide: $4.28
- Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.99
- Hollywood Secrets: In App Audio Tour at the Famous District: $5.00
- Gambling Built the Sunset Strip: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Chinatown Self-Guided Audio Tour (ENG): $5.40
- The Heart of Los Angeles’ Dreamland: A Self-Guide Tour in Culver City: $5.99
- LA: Broad Museum & Downtown Walk In-App Audio Tour: $7.00
- Lost Souls of Hollywood Smartphone Ghost Tour: $7.30
- Pacific Coast Hwy (LA Santa Maria): Smartphone Audio Tour: $7.30
- Lost Souls of Hollywood Blvd: a Smartphone Audio Ghost Tour: $7.99
- Beverly Hills Walking In-App Audio Tour: $9.00
- Getty Center In-App Audio Tour (ENG, ES): $9.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11Los Angeles $15
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 Los Angeles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
- Salsa Lesson, Burlesque and Mojitos : $149
- Salsa Lesson and Burlesque Show: $149
- Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
- Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and Los Angeles is in North 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 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Kingston Expensive? and Is Los Angeles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kingston as well as Los Angeles. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Kingston is a little warmer than Los Angeles in the summer. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 29°C (83°F) in July, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 72°F (22°C).
Kingston usually gets more rain in July than Los Angeles. Kingston gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKingston 29°C (83°F)Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Los Angeles in the Autumn?
Both Los Angeles and Kingston are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Los Angeles for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
In the autumn, Kingston is much warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kingston in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 64°F (18°C).
It's quite rainy in Kingston. In October, Kingston usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Kingston gets 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKingston 28°C (82°F)Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Los Angeles in the Winter?
Both Los Angeles and Kingston during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the winter months attract visitors to Los Angeles because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In January, Kingston is generally much warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Kingston average around 26°C (79°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).
Kingston usually gets less rain in January than Los Angeles. Kingston gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKingston 26°C (79°F)Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)
Should I visit Kingston or Los Angeles in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kingston and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round. Furthermore, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Los Angeles this time of year.
Kingston is much warmer than Los Angeles in the spring. The daily temperature in Kingston averages around 26°C (80°F) in April, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 61°F (16°C).
In April, Kingston usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Kingston gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKingston 26°C (80°F)Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)
Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Kingston
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Mar | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Sep | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Dec | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
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