Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Setubal?
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 Setubal or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Kingston can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Kingston?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
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 Portugal, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €149Kingston €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €149, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €105. 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 Setubal and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Kingston €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Kingston €106
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Setubal 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Kingston €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $24
- Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $24
- Setúbal: Ilha Deserta Boat Transfer with Free Time: $29
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $102
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $286
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Montego Bay: 5-Day Jamaica Tour with Meals and Transfers: $2,200
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Negril: $749
- Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Montego Bay: $479
- Tropical Off-Road ATV Tour with Lunch and Transfer: $369
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Private Transfer to Ocho Rios: $319
- Runaway Bay Hotels Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $261
- Group Private Kingston Airport Transfers (10 - 15 Persons): $251
- Port Antonio Hotel Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer from Kingston Airport(KIN): $235
- Kingston Round Trip Airport Transfers to Ocho Rios : $230
- NMIA & Kingston transfer to Negril: $225
- Airport Group Transfers-Kingston: $180
- Transfer for Kingston Airport to and from Hotels in Montego Bay: $173
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Setubal 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 daySetubal €60Kingston €38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Setubal
For Setubal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Guided Tour with Live Fado Show and Traditional Dinner : $205
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Kingston €10
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Evora from Celts to Romans: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Secrets of Setúbal: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Explore the Highlights of Evora: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $8.32
- Wines tour and tasting with history in Atalaia: $18
- Underwater viewing tours along the coast of Sesimbra: $30
- Évora or Montemor-o-Novo: Guided Tour to Escoural Caves: $30
- Gatsby Experience: The Bartender Challenge: $30
- Kayaking experience on DE beaches DA Arrábida: $36
- Sesimbra Walking Tour: $42
- Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves : $42
- Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $42
- Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $42
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 Ocho Rios: $232
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Bamboo Rafting and Boston Jerk Centre Tour in Portland Jamaica: $220
- Blue Mountain Tour: A Half-Day Escape from Kingston: $1,011
- Blue Mountains Coffee Private Tour from Kingston: $180
- Bob Marley Guided City Tour: $95
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Express Tour from Port Royal Cruise Port: $141
- Bob Marley Museum, Devon House and Downtown Kingston Tour: $134
- City Tour of Kingston Including Entry Fees: $105
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Devon House City Tour Combo: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Kingston €9.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $72
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $143
- Half Day Wine Tour Around Evora: $156
- Lisbon Getaway: Private Arrabida Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $213
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Kingston, we can see that Setubal is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Setubal 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 Setubal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Setubal 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 Setubal Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal 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 Setubal or Kingston?
Setubal 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 Setubal or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Kingston. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In July, Setubal is generally cooler than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 23°C (73°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the summer, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Kingston. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets less rain in July than Kingston. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 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 JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Setubal is cooler than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during autumn. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In October, Setubal usually receives less rain than Kingston. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 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 OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Setubal during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the winter, Setubal is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Setubal in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Setubal often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 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 JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Kingston. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Setubal is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 16°C (60°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during spring. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Setubal usually receives more rain than Kingston. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 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 AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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