Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Vienna?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vienna or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Vienna 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: Vienna or Kingston?
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVienna €151Kingston €100
The average daily cost (per person) in Vienna is €151, 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 Vienna and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVienna €94Kingston €59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVienna €188Kingston €118
Compare Hotels in Vienna and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Vienna 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: Vienna Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vienna €19Kingston €27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $105
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $106
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $79
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Luxury Van: $106
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Car: $96
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Minibus: $220
- Arrival Private Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Business Car: $55
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $55
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna: $9.58
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 Vienna or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Vienna 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 dayVienna €33Kingston €24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Vienna €38Kingston €12
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $4.84
- City Tour with Audio Guide: $5.38
- Self-guided Walking Tour of the Vienna City: $5.46
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Cultural Heart of the City Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- Vienna Cultural Heritage: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $7.27
- Top of Vienna in One Day: An English Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.95
- Vienna Emperor Route: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- Vienna Historic Center: Walking Tour with Audio Guide on App: $8.07
- MAK - Geymüllerschlössel Entry Ticket: $8.07
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 dayVienna €17Kingston €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
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 Vienna and Kingston, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vienna or Kingston?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 80% larger than the population of Kingston. When comparing the sizes of Vienna 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 Vienna or Kingston?
Vienna 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 Vienna or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Vienna during the summer are popular places to visit. The summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the summer, Vienna is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Vienna in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Vienna. In the summer, Vienna often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston. Vienna gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in July than Kingston. Vienna gets 63 mm (2.5 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 JulyVienna 23°C (73°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Vienna and Kingston. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Vienna is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Vienna average around 12°C (54°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during autumn. Vienna gets 140 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, Vienna usually receives less rain than Kingston. Vienna gets 41 mm (1.6 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 OctoberVienna 12°C (54°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Vienna as well as Kingston. Many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. Vienna is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Vienna averages around 2°C (36°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the winter, Vienna often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Vienna gets 65 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun.
Vienna usually gets more rain in January than Kingston. Vienna gets 38 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 JanuaryVienna 2°C (36°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Vienna or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Vienna are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Vienna is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Vienna in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. Vienna usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during spring. Vienna gets 202 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Vienna usually receives more rain than Kingston. Vienna gets 51 mm (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 AprilVienna 13°C (55°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Vienna
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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