Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Palma de Mallorca?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Palma de Mallorca or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca or Kingston?
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island, Mallorca, in the western Mediterranean. It is home to landmarks like Gothic cathedrals and medieval fortresses, but is also host to sandy beaches where the city meets the sea in a backdrop of surrounding mountains. Amidst the city itself you will find it easy to get lost in the charm of cobbled lanes, busy markets, boutiques, and historic courtyards.
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 2-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPalma de Mallorca €139Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Palma de Mallorca is €139, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €100. 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 Palma de Mallorca and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPalma de Mallorca €69Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPalma de Mallorca €138Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Palma de Mallorca and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Palma de Mallorca 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: Palma de Mallorca Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Palma de Mallorca €25Kingston €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€6.80
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Bus Ride€1.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palma de Mallorca
Also for Palma de Mallorca, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Coasteering in South Mallorca with Transfers: $71
- Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Magaluf - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Business Car: $79
- Arrival Private Transfers : Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Luxury Car: $147
- Arrival Transfer from Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma by Luxury Car: $123
- Arrival Transfer from Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI to Palma in Private Car: $103
- Departure Private Transfer from Palma to PMI Airport by Sedan: $88
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Business Car: $79
- Departure Private Transfers : Palma to Mallorca Airport PMI in Luxury Van: $130
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Car: $103
- Departure Transfer from Palma to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI in Private Van: $119
- Departure Transfer to Palma de Mallorca Airport PMI by Van: $134
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 Airport (KIN) to Falmouth Port: $71
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport to Jewel Grande Montego Bay: $187
- Private Transfer Kingston Airport (KIN) To & From Sandals South Coast : $240
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Private Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport: $90
- Private Airport Transfer Sangster Airport to Kingston: $230
- Private Airport Round Trip Transfer from Montego Bay Airport to Ocho Rios : $133
- Norman Manley Airport Private Round-trip Transfer to Kingston : $255
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $280
Is it cheaper to fly into Palma de Mallorca or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Palma de Mallorca 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 dayPalma de Mallorca €45Kingston €24
Typical Food Prices in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Soda€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Spanish Cooking Class Experience in Palma with 5+ Tastings: $21
- Spanish Cooking Experience in Mallorca: $109
- The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour of Mallorca: The 10 Tastings: $130
- Mediterranean cooking experience in nature: $131
- 4-Hour Market Visit and Traditional Cooking Workshop in Palma: $147
- Sailboat Dinner and Movie Night: $650
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Palma de Mallorca €34Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Palma de Mallorca
For Palma de Mallorca, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Palma Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Kingdom of Mallorca: $6.99
- Self-Guided City Walking Tour with Audio Guide: $7.27
- Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- AbenteuerDate, Palma,Santa Catalina, Tour with Fun Activities in German Language: $9.83
- AbenteuerDate Alcudia, Interactive Fun Tour in German Language: $9.83
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - The Legends of Palma: $10
- Secrets with the Palma Medieval Jewish Quarter Audio Tour: $11
- Palma: Couple Adventure, fun game and city walk: $11
- Uncover Secrets of Palma: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Mallorca Cathedral Skip The Line Tickets: $13
- Self-guided tour to must visit places in Mallorca : $14
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
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $85
- 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 Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $83
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Runaway Bay: $258
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $368
- Bob Marley Museum and Devon House Kingston Day Tour: $318
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPalma de Mallorca €29Kingston €10
Typical Alcohol Prices in Palma de Mallorca
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Palma de Mallorca are as follows:
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Coffee€3.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Palma de Mallorca
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Palma de Mallorca:
- Wine tasting with wines from the smallest wineries in Mallorca: $43
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Alcudia Old Town: $43
- Guided tour of the Winery with wine tasting, Vineyard and much more!: $49
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour: $53
- Gourmet Tapas and Wine Tour in Palma de Mallorca : $54
- Gastronomic Mallorquin Wine Tasting & local delicacies: $71
- Wine Tasting Experience with Mallorcan Delights in Alcudia: $87
- Sa Clasta Mallorca Wine Tours: $158
- Sa Clasta Wine Tours, Mallorca: $158
- Mallorca Bodega & Olive Tour with Wine Tasting (full day): $163
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Palma de Mallorca and Kingston, we can see that Palma de Mallorca is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Palma de Mallorca is in Europe 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 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 Palma de Mallorca would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Palma de Mallorca or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Palma de Mallorca. When comparing the sizes of Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Kingston?
Palma de Mallorca 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 Palma de Mallorca or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Palma de Mallorca during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Palma de Mallorca because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In July, Palma de Mallorca is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 24°C (76°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Palma de Mallorca. In the summer, Palma de Mallorca often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 334 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 7 mm (0.3 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 JulyPalma de Mallorca 24°C (76°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Palma de Mallorca and Kingston. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Palma de Mallorca this time of year. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Palma de Mallorca is cooler than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Palma de Mallorca averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Palma de Mallorca, it's very sunny this time of the year. Palma de Mallorca usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Palma de Mallorca gets 204 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kingston receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Palma de Mallorca usually receives less rain than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 58 mm (2.3 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 OctoberPalma de Mallorca 19°C (66°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Palma de Mallorca as well as Kingston. Many travelers come to Palma de Mallorca for the shopping scene and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the winter, Palma de Mallorca is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Palma de Mallorca in January average around 11°C (52°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Palma de Mallorca often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 164 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Palma de Mallorca usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 41 mm (1.6 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 JanuaryPalma de Mallorca 11°C (52°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Palma de Mallorca or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Palma de Mallorca in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Palma de Mallorca is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca average around 14°C (57°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Palma de Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Palma de Mallorca gets 210 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Palma de Mallorca usually receives more rain than Kingston. Palma de Mallorca gets 46 mm (1.8 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 AprilPalma de Mallorca 14°C (57°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Palma de Mallorca
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (52°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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