Should you visit Amman or Alexandria?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Amman and Alexandria. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Alexandria
There are few cities in the world with a history as rich, deep, tragic and fascinating than Alexandria, Egypt. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Egypt's second largest city has seen the most extreme ups and extreme downs. The city watched the beautiful and iconic Alexandria Lighthouse crumble to the ground after several natural disasters. The Alexandria Library housed their most sacred and historical documents only to be burned to the ground. These structures may be physically gone, but the history remains. Alexandria is a city with an ancient allure that draws in visitors from all over the world. Alexandria is a survivor city ready for a comeback.
Which city is cheaper, Alexandria or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $88, while the average daily cost in Alexandria is $40. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Alexandria in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Amman, $78 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Amman, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $39, such as in a hostel.
Alexandria's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is $38. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is $19.
Food
In Amman travelers spend around $27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Alexandria can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $16 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $6.40 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amman $27
Alexandria $16
Typical Food prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman:
$51
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Amman City Tour & Food Tour Combo:
$69
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Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Lunch or Dinner:
$71
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Private Kan Zaman Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$76
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Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$90
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Half Day Cooking Class in Amman:
$96
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Downtown Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$123
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Contemporary Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$155
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Romantic Dinner for Two in Amman:
$160
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Alexandria
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Alexandria.
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Private Full-Day Food Tour of Alexandria with Hotel Pick Up:
$32
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Alexandria Food Tour:
$36
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Amazing Alexandria Food Tour:
$55
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Alexandria Food Tour:
$60
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Sound&light show,Giza pyramids-Dinner on the Nile:
$94
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Amman than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $19 on transportation in Amman on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $6.01 per day to get around in Alexandria.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
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Bus Ride (for Two)
$0.71
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RIde to Airport
$28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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(Price per vehicle 4-Pax) Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea Or K.H.B:
$50
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Airport Private Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B:
$53
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Airport Transfer To/From Amman:
$50
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Airport Transfer to/from Madaba or Dead Sea or Amman or K.H.B:
$45
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Airport Transfer, Pick-up and Drop-off:
$25
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City:
$68
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea:
$104
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Airport or Amman Transfer to/from Karak or Dana:
$140
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Airport transfer, Amman, Jordan:
$25
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Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Group Arrival Transfer:
$120
Typical Local Transportation prices in Alexandria
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Alexandria:
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Taxi to Train Station
$0.25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Alexandria
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Alexandria:
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Private transfer from HBE airport to Alexandria Hotel:
$20
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Private Transfer from Borg El Arab Airport to Alexandria Hotels:
$20
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Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo in Egypt:
$128
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Private Transfer from Alexandria to Cairo Airport:
$96
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Private Transfer From Alexandria City To Cairo Airport:
$96
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Private Airport Transfer: from Alexandria to Borg El Arab Airport (HBE):
$20
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-Standard:
$183
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-25 Seater:
$381
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport-15 Seater:
$258
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Cairo International Airport –Premium:
$226
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Borg El Arab Airport – Premium:
$66
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One Way Transfer from Alexandria Hotels to Borg El Arab Airport – 15 Seater:
$87
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Alexandria?
Prices for flights to both Alexandria 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Amman, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $25 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $8.44 per person, per day in Alexandria. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on an audio walking tour:
$5.00
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Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman:
$19
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Half Day Amman Private City Tour:
$22
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed):
$25
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed) and Abo Jaber Caves:
$25
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Half Day Private Tour To Dead Sea:
$26
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Amman Private City Tour:
$29
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Exceptional "Jordanian Hennah" Experience In Amman:
$37
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Private Dead Sea Cheap Tour ! Half Day From Amman:
$39
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Citadel, Amphitheatre, Rainbow Street, Famous mosques, ALL in Amman Private Tour:
$40
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Jerash & Amman City Tour Day Trip from Amman:
$41
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Amman Private City Tour:
$41
Tours and Activities in Alexandria
Here are a few actual costs in Alexandria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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10 Day Motorcycle Adventure Tour Across Egypt:
$3,000
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10- hours trip to Alexandria from Cairo day tour:
$110
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2 Day Cairo Tour From Alexandria Port:
$308
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2 Day Tour in Cairo:
$300
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3-Day Private Guided Tour of Cairo and Giza and Alexandria:
$373
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3-Days Egypt Tours:
$375
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3-Days Tour Cairo Giza Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour around Cairo Giza Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour around Cairo and Alexandria:
$375
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3-Days Tour to Egypt:
$375
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Alexandria Day Tour:
$38
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Alexandria Day Tour:
$174
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Amman spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Alexandria may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $3.25 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$24
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Private Wine Tasting Tour In Amman:
$64
Sample the Local Flavors in Alexandria
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Alexandria:
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Alexandria Bar Hunt: Ye Olde Pub Crawl through Old Town:
$12
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Haunted Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pub Walking Tour:
$26
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Alexandria, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Alexandria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Alexandria is in Africa, 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 Alexandria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Alexandria 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Alexandria.
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