Which place is cheaper, Kingston or Salzburg?
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 Salzburg or Kingston?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salzburg 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: Salzburg or Kingston?
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalzburg €185Kingston €105
The average daily cost (per person) in Salzburg is €185, while the average daily cost in Kingston is €105. 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 Salzburg and Kingston in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalzburg €91Kingston €53
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalzburg €182Kingston €106
Compare Hotels in Salzburg and Kingston
Looking for a hotel in Salzburg 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: Salzburg Hotel Prices and Kingston Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salzburg €19Kingston €24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $102
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $275
- Hallstatt daytrip: Transfer to Hallstatt + Salzburg and back: $523
- Private Salzburg transfer : $239
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver : $287
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver : $201
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $201
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $275
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $275
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kingston
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kingston:
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston Airport: $19
- From Kingston Airport: One Way Shared Transfer to Kingston: $19
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport (KIN) Across Jamaica: $24
- MBJ Airport Transfer to/ from Hotels : $25
- Private Transfer from Kingston's Airport: $32
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kingston International Airport (KIN): $34
- Kingston Airport Transfers Private Taxi Service***: $37
- Private Transfer To & From New Kingston to Norman Manley Airport: $40
- Kingston Norman Manley Airport (KIN) to Kingston - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Private Airport transfer from MBJ to & from Hotel's in Ochi Rios : $46
- From One Way Shared Transfer to Port Antonio: $47
- Private Transfers To/From Kingston & Airport Across Jamaica: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Salzburg or Kingston?
Prices for flights to both Kingston and Salzburg 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 daySalzburg €71Kingston €38
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad€9.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $102
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salzburg €30Kingston €10
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg Self Guided Audio Tour with Options: $3.57
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
- Mozart's Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure: $8.35
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $17
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour in Mozart's footsteps through Salzburg: $26
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour through Salzburg: $31
- Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour : $36
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $39
Tours and Activities in Kingston
Here are a few actual costs in Kingston for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Art Walk Sunday Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $9.78
- Walking Tour with Mural Exploration: $26
- Bob Marley Museum Entry Ticket: $30
- Kingston Creative: Mural Art Walking Tour: $31
- Club Kingston VIP Departure Lounge Experience: $38
- Mural Tours in the Downtown Kingston Art District, Jamaica: $40
- Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Museum Tour Tickets: $41
- Bamboo Rafting Adventure in Ocho Rios : $62
- Devon House Heritage Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $63
- Devon House Tour with Ice Cream from Kingston: $64
- Private Bob Marley Tour Experience: $65
- Kingston City Guided Tour - Classic: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalzburg €26Kingston €9.09
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer€3.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salzburg and Kingston, we can see that Salzburg is more expensive. And not only is Kingston much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive? and Is Kingston Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salzburg or Kingston?
Kingston has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Kingston?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg or Kingston in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salzburg and Kingston. The summer months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences. Kingston attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salzburg is cooler than Kingston in the summer. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 20°C (68°F) in July, and Kingston fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kingston this time of the year. In Salzburg, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during summer. Salzburg gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 254 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Kingston. Salzburg gets 91 mm (3.6 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 JulySalzburg 20°C (68°F)Kingston 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Kingston in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Salzburg as well as Kingston. The shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kingston throughout the year.
In the autumn, Salzburg is much colder than Kingston. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salzburg in October average around 11°C (52°F), and Kingston averages at about 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kingston. In the autumn, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Salzburg gets 108 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 229 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kingston. Salzburg usually gets less rain in October than Kingston. Salzburg gets 51 mm (2 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 OctoberSalzburg 11°C (52°F)Kingston 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Kingston in the Winter?
Both Kingston and Salzburg are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Salzburg for 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.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Salzburg. In January, Salzburg is generally much colder than Kingston. Daily temperatures in Salzburg average around -0°C (31°F), and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Kingston. Salzburg usually receives less sunshine than Kingston during winter. Salzburg gets 44 hours of sunny skies, while Kingston receives 257 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Salzburg usually receives more rain than Kingston. Salzburg gets 56 mm (2.2 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 JanuarySalzburg -0°C (31°F)Kingston 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Salzburg or Kingston in the Spring?
Both Kingston and Salzburg during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Salzburg in the spring for the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kingston year-round.
Salzburg is much colder than Kingston in the spring. The daily temperature in Salzburg averages around 11°C (51°F) in April, and Kingston fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Kingston, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the spring, Salzburg often gets less sunshine than Kingston. Salzburg gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kingston receives 251 hours of full sun.
Salzburg usually gets more rain in April than Kingston. Salzburg gets 55 mm (2.2 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 AprilSalzburg 11°C (51°F)Kingston 26°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Kingston and Salzburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Apr | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Oct | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 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.