Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Zagreb?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zagreb or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zagreb and Kingston. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Zagreb or Kingston?
Zagreb
Zagreb, in central Croatia, is the country's capital. It has a wonderful old town that has cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and a great atmosphere. Many people travel to Croatia specifically for its beaches and coastal towns, but if you overlook this lovely capital city, you'll miss a large part of the culture and personality that is Croatia.
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 from Dubrovnik, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Split.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZagreb $82Kingston $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Zagreb is $82, 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 Zagreb and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZagreb $51Kingston $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZagreb $102Kingston $126
Compare Hotels in Zagreb and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Zagreb 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: Zagreb Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zagreb $9.69Kingston $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zagreb
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zagreb:
- Airport Zagreb Transfer and Shuttle : $98
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by Business Car: $47
- Arrival Private Transfer from Zagreb Airport ZAG to Zagreb City by luxury van: $66
- Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Zagreb-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- From Sarajevo: One-Way Transfer to Zagreb & Plitvice Lakes: $431
- From Split: Transfer to Zagreb with Stop at Plitvice Lakes: $150
- From Plitvice Lakes Round-Trip Comfort Bus Transfer: $16
- From Transfer to Split & Plitvice Lakes Guided Tour: $160
- Guided transfer from Zagreb to Split with Plitvice Lakes stop: $152
- Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Sibenik: $272
- Krka National Park Private Tour from Zagreb with transfer to Split: $296
- Luxury Private Transfer Zagreb - Zagreb Airport: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- Kingston Airport Private Transfer to Riu Ocho Rios: $200
- 10. Norman Manley Intl Kingston Airport Fun-Transfer to/from Montego Bay Resorts: $125
- Airport Transfer Norman Manley international airport: $30
- Airport Transfer in Kingston: $50
- All Island Private Transfer To/From Kingston Airport (KIN): $22
- From Montego Bay Airport (MBJ): Private Transfer to Kingston: $388
- Kingston : Private Airport Transfer to Montego Bay: $168
- Kingston Airport Taxi Transfers Private ***: $47
- Kingston Airport Transfers to Runaway Bay: $127
- Kingston Airport to & From Sandals Ocho Rios Transfer: $200
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer : $161
- Kingston Private Airport Transfer to Accommodation in Montego Bay: $215
Is it cheaper to fly into Zagreb or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Zagreb 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 dayZagreb $18Kingston $26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zagreb
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zagreb.
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $74
- Taste Zagreb Food Tour: $75
- Private Authentic Croatian Cooking Class in Central Zagreb: $114
- Zagreb Walking Food Tour - Sightseeing - Dolac market visit: $137
- Private Authentic Market Tour and Cooking Class in the Heart of Zagreb: $144
- PRIVATE Half-Day Food Tour: The 10 Tastings of Zagreb With Locals: $196
- Wine & Food tour of Plešivica near Zagreb: $958
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zagreb $13Kingston $13
Tours and Activities in Zagreb
Here are a few actual costs in Zagreb for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Nikola Tesla Technical Museum Ticket: $4.31
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Skip-the-Ticket-Line Museum of Broken Relationships: $7.53
- Zagreb Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $9.69
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Zagreb's Old Town: Walking In-App Audio Tour(ENG): $11
- Small-Group Walking Highlights Tour: $16
- Group walking tour of Zagreb (funicular included): $17
- City Walking Tour with Funicular Ride & WW2 Tunnels: $18
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Montego Bay: All inclusive tours: $30
- Bob Marley Museum Tour Skip the Line Tickets: $45
- Cannabis Shopping Tour with Lunch: $50
- Ocho Rios Shore Excursion: Bus Tour of Ocho Rios, Fern Gully and Turtle Beach: $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Kingston Half Day Community and Art Tour: $70
- Kingston City Tour (starting in Kingston): $72
- Shared Tour: Irie Blue Hole & Secret Falls Adventure Tour from Ocho Rios: $73
- Friday Evening Kingston Harbour Cruise, Sunday Beach Cruise or Charter Our Boats: $75
- Bob Marley Museum Tour from Kingston: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZagreb $9.49Kingston $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Zagreb
Also in Zagreb, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Zagreb Pub Crawl: $16
- Zagreb:Private Bar Crawling and Alcohol Testing with a Guide: $32
- Zagreb Wine Tasting & Jarun Lake Tour: $75
- Private Zagreb Walking Tour and Wine Tasting From Zagreb: $103
- Taste Zagreb Heritage Wine Tasting with Traditional Lunch: $179
- Plesivica countryside Wine Tasting: $199
- Fairytale castle & delicious wine tasting and lunch: $202
- Private Wine Tasting Tour from Zagreb: $208
- Castles & Wine Tasting - Private Day Trip from Zagreb: $235
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 Zagreb and Kingston, we can see that Kingston is more expensive. And not only is Zagreb much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zagreb 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 Zagreb would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zagreb Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zagreb or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Zagreb. When comparing the sizes of Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Kingston?
Zagreb 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 Zagreb or Kingston in the Summer?
Both Kingston and Zagreb are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Zagreb in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the summer, Zagreb is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zagreb in July average around 22°C (72°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zagreb. Zagreb usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Zagreb gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Kingston. Zagreb gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZagreb 22°C (72°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Kingston in the Autumn?
Both Kingston and Zagreb during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Zagreb for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In October, Zagreb is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Zagreb average around 13°C (55°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Zagreb gets 133 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. Zagreb usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Zagreb gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZagreb 13°C (55°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Kingston in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zagreb and Kingston. The winter months attract visitors to Zagreb because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Zagreb can be very cold. Zagreb is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Zagreb averages around 1°C (35°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. Zagreb usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Zagreb gets 54 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zagreb usually receives more rain than Kingston. Zagreb gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZagreb 1°C (35°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Zagreb or Kingston in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Zagreb as well as Kingston. The activities around the city are the main draw to Zagreb this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the spring, Zagreb is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zagreb in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the spring, Zagreb often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Zagreb gets 163 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Zagreb usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Zagreb gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZagreb 13°C (55°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Zagreb
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 1°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 4°C (39°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 20°C (69°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (71°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 3°C (37°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
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