Which place is cheaper, San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kingston or San Pedro de Atacama, 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 San Pedro de Atacama?
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.
San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama is a gateway to northern Chile. It is a good jumping off point for exploring the area's impressive landscape, most of which is included in the Los Flamencos National Reserve. It is popular with both Chilean and international tourists, and because of its popularity, it is a relatively expensive destination, with many prices comparable to what you might pay in Santiago.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Santiago, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKingston $126San Pedro de Atacama $74
The average daily cost (per person) in Kingston is $126, while the average daily cost in San Pedro de Atacama is $74. 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 San Pedro de Atacama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKingston $63San Pedro de Atacama $34
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKingston $126San Pedro de Atacama $68
Compare Hotels in Kingston and San Pedro de Atacama
Looking for a hotel in Kingston or San Pedro de Atacama? 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 San Pedro de Atacama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kingston $29San Pedro de Atacama $9.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $45
- Private Transfer to and from Kingston International Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $198
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Montego Bay Port: $264
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast: $240
- Private Kingston Airport (KIN) Transfer for Kingston Hotels: $20
- Private Arrivals or Departures Transfer: Norman Manley Airport to Kingston: $150
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kingston International Airport to Hotel: $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Pedro de Atacama
Also for San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 3 Perfect Days in Atacama + Airport Transfer: $224
- Astronomical Tour in San Pedro de Atacama includes transfer, photo, and cocktail.: $53
- Atacama Airport Shuttle Transfer: $33
- Calama Airport Transfer to Atacama / Airport Lodging: $70
- Calama Airport: Transfer to/from San Pedro de Atacama: $30
- Puritama Hot Springs Experience with Transfer and Entrance: $120
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Etno-Stargazing Tour with Transfer: $40
- Puritama Hot Springs Transfer Tour: $45
- Stargazing Experience with Transfer: $44
- Shared Transfer to Calama Airport (CJC): $41
- TRANSFER TO PURITAMA HOT SPRINGS: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Kingston or San Pedro de Atacama?
Prices for flights to both San Pedro de Atacama 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 $45San Pedro de Atacama $27
Typical Food Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Empanadas$1.35
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Lunch$11
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Dinner$12
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Drink$1.01
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Empanada$5.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Local haute cuisine tasting menu dinner: $135
- Private Dinner Under the Stars: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kingston $12San Pedro de Atacama $22
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 Kingston: $282
- Art Walk, Bob Marley Museum Kingston City Tour: $130
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios: $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Black River Safari Tour from Kingston: $272
- 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 Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum and Kingston Sightseeing from Port Royal Cruise Port: $205
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for San Pedro de Atacama's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Sand Boarding$60
Tours and Activities in San Pedro de Atacama
For San Pedro de Atacama, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Llama Stargazing Tour: $30
- Shared Moon Valley Tour: $32
- Stargazing Experience: $35
- "Astronomical Adventure in San Pedro de Atacama": $35
- Astronomical Guided Tour in San Pedro: $35
- Stargazing Tour in the Atacama Desert: $36
- Tour to the Valley of the Moon San Pedro de Atacama: $37
- Rainbow Valley Tour + Petroglyphs (Yerbas Buenas): $37
- Cejar Lagoon Tour: San Pedro de Atacama: $37
- Astrotour Chile San Pedro de Atacama : Astronomical Tour and Astrophoto: $38
- Moon Valley Tour: $39
- Traditional Ethnoastronomy Experience: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKingston $11San Pedro de Atacama $5.29
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in San Pedro de Atacama
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in San Pedro de Atacama:
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Alcohol$26
Sample the Local Flavors in San Pedro de Atacama
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in San Pedro de Atacama:
- Stargazing Tour with Photos and Wine Tasting: $41
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kingston and San Pedro de Atacama, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is San Pedro de Atacama much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kingston is in Caribbean Islands and San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Pedro de Atacama 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 San Pedro de Atacama.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kingston Expensive? and Is San Pedro de Atacama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kingston or San Pedro de Atacama?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 470 times larger than the population of San Pedro de Atacama. When comparing the sizes of Kingston and San Pedro de Atacama, 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.