Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Uppsala 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: Uppsala or Kingston?
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
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 Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayUppsala $182Kingston $123
The average daily cost (per person) in Uppsala is $182, while the average daily cost in Kingston is $123. 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 Uppsala and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personUppsala $102Kingston $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomUppsala $204Kingston $124
Compare Hotels in Uppsala and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Uppsala 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: Uppsala Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Uppsala $22Kingston $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
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 Uppsala or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Uppsala 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 dayUppsala $63Kingston $44
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Uppsala $21Kingston $12
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
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 dayUppsala $20Kingston $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Uppsala and Kingston, we can see that Uppsala is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Uppsala 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 Uppsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Uppsala 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 Uppsala Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Uppsala or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Kingston?
Uppsala 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 Uppsala or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Uppsala as well as Kingston. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In July, Uppsala is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 18°C (64°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 Uppsala this time of the year. In the summer, Uppsala often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston. Uppsala gets 260 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Uppsala gets 72 mm (2.8 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 JulyUppsala 18°C (64°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Uppsala 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.
Uppsala is much colder than Kingston in the autumn. The daily temperature in Uppsala averages around 8°C (46°F) in October, and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Uppsala gets 99 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, Uppsala usually receives less rain than Kingston. Uppsala gets 50 mm (2 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 OctoberUppsala 8°C (46°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Uppsala during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Uppsala. In the winter, Uppsala is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the winter temperatures in Uppsala in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Uppsala often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Uppsala gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Uppsala usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Uppsala gets 39 mm (1.5 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 JanuaryUppsala -3°C (27°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Uppsala or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Uppsala and Kingston. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Uppsala is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Uppsala average around 5°C (41°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Uppsala usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Uppsala gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Uppsala usually receives more rain than Kingston. Uppsala gets 30 mm (1.2 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 AprilUppsala 5°C (41°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Uppsala
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.