Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Zurich?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Zurich 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.
Zurich has the biggest connection for trains in Switzerland. It also has the country's biggest and busiest airport. Because of its importance as a transportation center, it is likely to be the first place you visit in Switzerland. It is the financial capital of the country (although, contrary to what you may have thought, not the political capital). It has many international companies, and is home to the country's stock exchange.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Switzerland, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Switzerland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Zurich is $271, 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 Zurich and Kingston in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Zurich:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zurich:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Zurich 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.
Some typical examples of dining costs in Zurich are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zurich are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Also in Zurich, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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 Zurich and Kingston, we can see that Zurich is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zurich 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 Zurich would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zurich 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 Zurich Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Zurich. When comparing the sizes of Zurich 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.
Zurich has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Kingston experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zurich and Kingston. Many visitors come to Zurich in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Zurich is cooler than Kingston. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zurich in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Kingston averages at about 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Zurich, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zurich usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kingston during summer. Zurich gets 241 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zurich usually receives more rain than Kingston. Zurich gets 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Zurich as well as Kingston. Most visitors come to Zurich for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In October, Zurich is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Zurich average around 13°C (56°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the autumn, Zurich often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Zurich gets 120 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kingston. Zurich usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Zurich gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Kingston and Zurich are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The winter months attract visitors to Zurich because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Plenty of visitors come to Kingston because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The weather in Zurich can be very cold. Zurich is much colder than Kingston in the winter. The daily temperature in Zurich averages around 3°C (37°F) in January, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Zurich usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Zurich gets 55 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zurich usually receives more rain than Kingston. Zurich gets 77 mm (3 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Kingston and Zurich during the spring are popular places to visit. The natural beauty are the main draw to Zurich this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
In the spring, Zurich is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zurich in April average around 12°C (53°F), and Kingston averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Zurich often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Zurich gets 150 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Zurich usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Zurich gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kingston receives 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Zurich | Kingston | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Mar | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
Apr | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
May | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Jun | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Aug | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
Oct | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
Nov | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Dec | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |