Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Tokyo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Should I visit Tokyo or Kingston? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 Japan, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $157, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $107. 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 Tokyo and Kingston in more detail.
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Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
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 Tokyo and Kingston, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo 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 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo 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.
Tokyo has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Kingston. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Tokyo is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 26°C (78°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the summer, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Tokyo gets 137 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Tokyo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Tokyo usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Kingston and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tokyo is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tokyo in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Tokyo gets 129 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. It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In October, Tokyo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Kingston. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Kingston and Tokyo during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In January, Tokyo is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 5°C (42°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Tokyo often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Tokyo gets 175 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Tokyo usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Tokyo gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Kingston. The spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tokyo is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Tokyo usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Tokyo gets 161 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Kingston. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Tokyo | Kingston | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |