Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Salto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salto 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.
Salto is in the citrus growing region of Northern Interior Uruguay, on the east bank of the Rio Uruguay. It is closely connected to the neighboring Argentinian city of Concordia that lies across the river on the western bank. Salto is Uruguay's second-largest city and the most northerly crossing point to Argentina. Salto is a very picturesque city that has a relaxing feel the entire year. However, people mostly come here for the nearby hot springs and the recreation area above the enormous Salto Grande hydroelectric dam.
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 Adventure Tours to Uruguay, and The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Salto is $71, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $109. 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 Salto and Kingston in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
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Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kingston:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salto and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Salto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salto is in South America 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 Salto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salto 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 Salto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salto Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Salto. When comparing the sizes of Salto 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.
Salto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Kingston and Salto are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Salto is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Salto averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F)in July.
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Salto. Salto usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Salto gets 262 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Salto. In January, Salto usually receives more rain than Kingstonin July. Salto gets 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Kingston and Salto during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the autumn, Salto is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salto in April average around 19°C (65°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F)in October.
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Salto often gets less sunshine than Kingstonin October. Salto gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
Kingston gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Salto. Salto usually gets less rain in April than Kingstonin October. Salto gets 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Salto and Kingston. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Salto is generally much colder than Kingstonin January. Daily temperatures in Salto average around 12°C (54°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Salto usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Salto gets 158 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In July, Salto usually receives more rain than Kingstonin January. Salto gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Salto as well as Kingston. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Salto is cooler than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Salto averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salto this time of the year. In the spring, Salto often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kingstonin April. Salto gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Salto receives a lot of rain in the spring. Salto usually gets more rain in October than Kingstonin April. Salto gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Salto | Kingston | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Mar | 22°C (71°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 19°C (65°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
May | 15°C (59°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Jun | 12°C (54°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
Nov | 20°C (69°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Dec | 23°C (74°F) | 119 mm (4.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |