Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Osaka?
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 Osaka or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Osaka or Kingston, 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: Osaka or Kingston?
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayOsaka $101Kingston $125
The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $101, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $125. 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 Osaka and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personOsaka $44Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomOsaka $88Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Osaka and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Osaka 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: Osaka Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Osaka $13Kingston $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
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Subway$7.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $203
- Itami Airport(ITM): Private Transfer from/to Osaka or Kyoto: $42
- Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfer to Osaka/Kobe/Kyoto/Nara/Wakayama: $59
- Kansai Airport (KIX) to Kyoto hotels - RoundTrip Private Transfer: $278
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private Transfer To/From Osaka City Hotels: $139
- Kansai Airport KIX Transfer to Osaka or Kyoto 7 Seater/10 Seater: $118
- Kansai Airport Osaka City Private Taxi Transfers: $256
- Kansai Airport(KIX)to/from Osaka and Kyoto Private Transfer: $123
- Kansai Area City to City Transfer: $94
- Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) Private Transfer to/from Osaka: $80
- Nijigen no Mori: Naruto Theme Park (with return transfers) Fire shadow training journey: $141
- One Way Transfer Between Kyoto and Osaka: $126
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- VIP Private Airport Transfer: Norman Manley to Montego Bay Hotels: $123
- Transfer from Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston Hotels: $150
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to or from Hotels in Falmouth Area: $173
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN): $54
- Private Transfers: Kingston Airport ↔ Montego Bay Area: $215
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $48
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $25
- Private Transfer to and from Kingston International Airport: $73
- Private Transfer from Montego Bay Cruise Port to Kingston Hotels: $261
- Private Transfer from Kingston hotel to Falmouth Cruise Port: $196
- Private Transfer from Kingston Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $196
Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Osaka 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 dayOsaka $41Kingston $45
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kobe Beef Bowl Cooking Class in Osaka Afternoon: $38
- Japanese Breakfast Cooking in Osaka: $38
- Experience Cooking Takoyaki in its Birthplace, Osaka: $41
- Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $47
- Family Friendly Osaka Tempura Cooking Class: $50
- "BE A SUSHI MASTER" SUSU Sushi Cooking Class: $50
- Deep Osaka Night Walking Tour with Optional Dinner: $50
- Osaka 2 Hour Local Street Food Tour in Dotonbori and Namba: $51
- Japanese home cooking class in Osaka Umeda: $56
- Osaka Takoyaki Okonomiyaki and Onigiri Cooking Class: $59
- Osaka Okonomiyaki,Omusoba,Wagashi & Matcha Cooking Class: $60
- Osaka Takoyaki Okonomi Experience Tour and cooking class: $63
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Osaka $19Kingston $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)$28
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Osaka Dotonbori: CHEVAL Nightclub Ticket & Drinks (Foreign Only): $5.00
- Osaka Umeda: OWL Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.25
- Osaka Dotonbori: GIRAFFE Nightclub Admission Ticket (For Foreign): $6.25
- Osaka Farplane Parco Bar Admission Ticket with Drink for Foreign: $6.25
- HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel E-Ticket: $10
- Osaka Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign: $13
- Osaka Dotonbori River Cruise with Glico Sign & Neon Lights View: $13
- Osaka Oracle GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game: $13
- Osaka Abeno Harukas 300 Observatory ETicket: $14
- Osaka Tsutenkaku Tower Ticket: $14
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- ATV Adventure of Ocho Rios: $130
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Black River Safari Tour from Kingston: $272
- Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour from Kingston: $231
- Blue Mountain Coffee Tasting & Farm Tour from Kingston: $150
- Blue Mountain Craighton Estate Coffee Tasting Tour / Devon House: $180
- Blue Mountain Waterfall and Sightseeing Ecotour: $200
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bluehole, Dunn's River Falls and Port Royal all in one tour: $690
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayOsaka $11Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
- Off The Beaten Path Osaka Local Bar Crawl: $15
- Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $22
- Osaka Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting: $40
- 3Hour Osaka Pub Crawl Bar Hopping Nightlife Guided Tour in Namba: $46
- Osaka Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Vineyard Walk: $82
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Osaka and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Osaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Osaka is in Asia 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 Osaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Osaka 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 Osaka.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Osaka Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Osaka or Kingston?
Osaka has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Osaka 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 Osaka or Kingston?
Osaka 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 Osaka or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Osaka during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Osaka because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Osaka is around the same temperature as Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the summer, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Osaka gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Osaka. Osaka usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Osaka gets 157 mm (6.2 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 JulyOsaka 28°C (82°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Osaka and Kingston. The city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Osaka this time of year. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Osaka is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Osaka in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Osaka gets 159 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Osaka gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Osaka usually receives less rain than Kingston. Osaka gets 108 mm (4.3 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 OctoberOsaka 19°C (66°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Osaka as well as Kingston. Many travelers come to Osaka for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In January, Osaka is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Osaka average around 6°C (42°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Osaka often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Osaka gets 140 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Osaka usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Osaka gets 46 mm (1.8 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 JanuaryOsaka 6°C (42°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Osaka or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Osaka are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Osaka in the spring for the activities around the city. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Osaka is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Osaka averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Osaka usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Osaka gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Osaka. In April, Osaka usually receives more rain than Kingston. Osaka gets 137 mm (5.4 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 AprilOsaka 15°C (59°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Osaka
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (42°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (43°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (74°F) | 204 mm (8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (84°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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