A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Amman vs. Adelaide for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Amman or Adelaide?

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 Amman and Adelaide. 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: Amman or Adelaide?

Amman

Amman is the largest city in of the Hashemite Kingdom of the country of Jordan. It is also the capital city of Jordan and has a population of over four million people. Many people use Amman as a base for venturing out into the rest of Jordan and other surrounding countries. There are many things to see and do in Amman.

Adelaide

Adelaide is the often overlooked capital city of the State of South Australia. It's also the fifth largest city in the country. Despite being skipped by most travelers, Adelaide is an interesting city to explore and has a decent amount to offer open minded travelers. It has some fascinating architecture, unique shopping, and wonderful cafes and restaurants. Part of the appeal of Adelaide is its location in the midst of Australia's wine regions, including McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley, and Clare Valley. Any of these destinations could be visited as a day trip from Adelaide.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Sydney, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Melbourne.


Which place is cheaper, Adelaide or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Adelaide is $127. 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 Amman and Adelaide in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Adelaide $62
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Adelaide $124
Compare Hotels in Amman and Adelaide

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Adelaide? 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.

Hotels in Amman


Hotels in Adelaide


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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: Amman Hotel Prices and Adelaide Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Adelaide $18
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Amman

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.71
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
  • Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
  • Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
  • Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
  • Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
  • Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
  • Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
  • Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
  • Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
  • Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Adelaide

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Adelaide are as follows:


  • Shuttle from the Train Station
    $3.43

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Adelaide

Also for Adelaide, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Transfer from Adelaide city to Adelaide Cruise Port: $58
  • Private Transfer from Adelaide Port to Adelaide Airport (ADL): $58
  • Private Transfer from Adelaide Cruise Port to Adelaide city: $58
  • Private Transfer Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide City & Port: $39
  • Private Arrival Transfer: Adelaide Airport to Hotel: $65
  • Private Airport & Houseboat Transfers Adelaide Bus: $307
  • One Day Kangaroo Island Sip & See tour with return ferry transfers from Adelaide: $252
  • Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Luxury Van: $98
  • Departure Private Transfers: Adelaide to Adelaide Airport ADL in Business Car: $66
  • Arrival Private Transfers: Adelaide Airport ADL to Adelaide in Business Car: $66
  • Airport Transfer: Airport ADL to Adelaide by Business Car: $69
  • Airport Transfer: Adelaide to Airport ADL by Business Car: $69

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Adelaide?

Prices for flights to both Adelaide and Amman 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Amman $58
    Adelaide $51
Typical Food Prices in Amman

For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Pastries
    $4.23
  • Tea
    $5.64

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman

For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
  • Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
  • Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
  • Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Adelaide

For Adelaide, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • HandleBar Bike Tour with Pub Stops & Dinner Option: $29
  • Local Food Tour and Tastings with Guide: $63
  • Four Hours Cooking Class in Adelaide Hills: $120
  • Maggie Beer's Farm Cooking School and Seasonal Lunch: $127
  • Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner: $188
  • Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa : $226

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Adelaide $13

Tours and Activities in Amman

For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
  • Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
  • 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
  • 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
  • 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
  • 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
  • 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
  • 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
  • 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
  • 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
  • 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95

Tours and Activities in Adelaide

For Adelaide, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • "Barossa Tour from 4 Tastings & Lunch Included": $104
  • 2h Wine Experience, Vineyard walk, 6 wines, charcuterie board: $58
  • 90 Minute Port River Dolphin & Ships Graveyard Cruise: $57
  • Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine: $16
  • Adelaide Central Market Discovery Tour: $64
  • Adelaide Central Market Tour with Lunch: $118
  • Adelaide Central Markets: Food Walking Tour: $44
  • Adelaide City Highlights Full-Day Tour: $147
  • Adelaide City Highlights Tour: $56
  • Adelaide City Highlights via Hahndorf Half-Day Tour: $103
  • Adelaide City Highlights- Hahndorf and Mt. Lofty Half-Day Tour: $84
  • Adelaide City and Hahndorf Full Day Tour: $123

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Adelaide $21

Sample the Local Flavors in Amman

Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Amman: $87

Sample the Local Flavors in Adelaide

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Adelaide:

  • River Torrens Desserts And Wine Tour: $42
  • McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting Tour: $57
  • McLaren Vale and Glenelg Wine Tasting and Sightseeing (Half-day Afternoon): $58
  • Highlights, Hahndorf, & McLaren Vale Wine Tastings: $82
  • Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour: $84
  • Experience SA Shared Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide CBD: $104
  • Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems: $105
  • From Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour: $108
  • From Barossa Valley Food and Wine Tour: $108
  • Barossa Valley Full-Day Wine Tasting & Maggie Beers Farm Join Us: $110
  • From Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour with Lunch: $114
  • Barossa Valley Premium Wine Tour with Tastings and Gourmet Lunch: $116


When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Adelaide, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Adelaide is in Pacific, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Adelaide Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Amman or Adelaide?

Amman has a larger population, and is about 19% larger than the population of Adelaide. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Adelaide, 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 Amman or Adelaide?

Adelaide has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Amman or Adelaide in the Summer?

Both Adelaide and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Adelaide because of the beaches, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Adelaidein January. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).

It's quite sunny in Adelaide. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Adelaide during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 330 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Adelaidein January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July and January
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Adelaide 22°C (72°F)

Should I visit Amman or Adelaide in the Autumn?

Both Adelaide and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the hiking trails and the shopping scene are the main draw to Adelaide this time of year.

Amman is a little warmer than Adelaide in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Adelaide fluctuates around 18°C (64°F)in April.

In Adelaide, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Adelaidein April. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 215 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in October than Adelaidein April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October and April
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Adelaide 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Amman or Adelaide in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Adelaide. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Adelaide for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

In the winter, Amman is cooler than Adelaide. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Adelaide averages at about 11°C (52°F)in July.

Amman usually receives more sunshine than Adelaide during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Adelaide receives 159 hours of full sun in the winter.

Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Adelaidein July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January and July
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Adelaide 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Amman or Adelaide in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Adelaide. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Adelaide in the spring for the beaches.

In April, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Adelaidein October. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Adelaide fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Adelaide. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Adelaidein October. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Adelaide receives 256 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in April than Adelaidein October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Adelaide receives 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April and October
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Adelaide 16°C (61°F)

Typical Weather for Adelaide and Amman

Amman Adelaide
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 23°C (73°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 21°C (69°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 18°C (64°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 15°C (58°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 11°C (52°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 12°C (54°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 13°C (56°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 16°C (61°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 18°C (65°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 21°C (69°F) 25 mm (1 in)