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

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Should you visit Amman or Amsterdam?

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 Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam?

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.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.

Which place is cheaper, Amsterdam or Amman?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Amsterdam is $190. 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 Amsterdam in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Amman $49
    Amsterdam $111
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Amman $98
    Amsterdam $222
Compare Hotels in Amman and Amsterdam

Looking for a hotel in Amman or Amsterdam? 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 Amsterdam


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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 Amsterdam Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Amman $24
    Amsterdam $22
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amman

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


  • Bus Ride (for Two)
    $0.70
  • RIde to Airport
    $28

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amman

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

  • Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $21
  • Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
  • Airport Private Transfer to or from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $60
  • Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $42
  • Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $28
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
  • Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
  • Airport Transfers | From / To Queen Alia International Airport.: $45
  • Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
  • Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
  • Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
  • Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $43

Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam

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


  • Ride on Tram
    $3.48
  • Renting a Bike
    $16
  • One Hour Canal Cruise
    $11
  • Single Day Transit Pass
    $2.83
  • Transit Pass to Amsterdam Airport
    $3.70

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:

  • VIP Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City or Back to the Airport : $93
  • VIP Amsterdam Airport Departure Transfer: $67
  • VIP Amsterdam Airport Arrival Transfer: $71
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Amsterdam HTL-APT(AMS): $99
  • Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Amsterdam APT-HTL(AMS): $82
  • Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City - Amsterdam Airport (AMS): $44
  • Transfer in Private Minivan from Amsterdam City - Amsterdam Airport (AMS): $58
  • Taxi Transfer from hotel in Amsterdam to cruise port terminal in Amsterdam: $67
  • Taxi Transfer from cruise port terminal in Amsterdam to hotel in Amsterdam: $69
  • Taxi Transfer from Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam: $83
  • Schiphol airport to the cruise terminal IJmuiden. Private transfer. : $74
  • Schiphol Airport Private Transfer to Brussels: $293

Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Amsterdam?

Prices for flights to both Amsterdam 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 $34
    Amsterdam $47
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:

  • Amman:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
  • Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
  • Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
  • 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
  • Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
  • Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
  • Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Local Lunch or Dinner: $90
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
  • Half Day Cooking Class with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
  • 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $160
  • Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173

Typical Food prices in Amsterdam

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:


  • Afternoon Tea
    $6.52

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.

  • Amsterdam Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood : $8.23
  • Self-Guided Food Tour in De Pijp Neighbourhood: $14
  • Self-Guided Food Tour in De Jordaan Neighbourhood: $14
  • Self-Guided Food Tour of Amsterdam's De Jordaan District: $14
  • Pizza Cruise with Drinks: $22
  • Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Amsterdam Pizza Dinner Cruise Including Drinks : $38
  • Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise Including Pizza and Drinks: $41
  • Three course lunch/dinner voucher : $44
  • Food Tour Jordaan District: $52
  • Food Tour Amsterdam's Jordaan District Self-Guided: $52
  • 3 Course Dinner in the Dark: $54

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Amman $32
    Amsterdam $41

Tours and Activities in Amman

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

  • Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
  • Jordan: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $9.56
  • Private City Tour With Optional Traditional Food in Amman: $20
  • Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $21
  • JR The Wine Experience: $26
  • Friday Market (Souq Al Juma) Tour- w/pick up: $29
  • Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
  • Amman Shooping Tour: $35
  • Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $40
  • Private Sightseeing City Tour: $43
  • Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
  • Half Day Tour to Jerash from Amman: $46

Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam

Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Two tickets to the Houseboat Museum
    $6.52
  • Entry for two to the Anne Frank House
    $18

Tours and Activities in Amsterdam

Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Amsterdam (Museum Quarter) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $12
  • Anne Frank Story & Neighborhood Walk Tour in Amsterdam: $47
  • Half-Day Guided Walking Tour of Jordaan and Amsterdam Center: $69
  • Keukenhof Tulips and Zaanse Schans Windmills Private Day Tour: $274
  • Private Full Day Sightseeing Day Trip to Brussels from Amsterdam: $488
  • Private Tour With A Local Guide Amsterdam: $66
  • Zaanse Schans cheese factory farm & Volendam Tour: countryside & windmills: $527
  • €14 per person Amsterdam Boat tour. OPEN BAR available only €10pp: $16
  • 1 Hour Canal Cruise in Amsterdam: $21
  • 1 Hour Private Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour : $110
  • 1 hour Luxury Canal Cruise in Amsterdam (Best Day Cruise Worldwide): $24
  • 1,5 hours Amsterdam Rickshaw Tour: $165

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Amman $14
    Amsterdam $26

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: $64

Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam

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

  • Private Guided Pub Crawl with Beer Maid in Amsterdam: $25
  • Original Pub Crawl Party with VIP Entrance: $26
  • Cheese and Wine tasting in Amsterdam: $27
  • Amsterdam Leidseplein Party Pub Crawl: $27
  • Leidseplein and Red Light Pub Crawl: 2 Night Pass: $31
  • Red Light District Pub Crawl: $32
  • Leidsplein Night Life Party Pub Crawl: $32
  • Original Amsterdam Pub Crawl: $33
  • Red Light District and Local Pub Tour: $40
  • Dutch Wine Tasting || Amsterdam City Centre: $49
  • Red-Light District Pub Crawl and Booze Boat Tour: $53
  • Guided Craft Beer Brewery Bus Tour with Tastings: $65

How are these travel costs calculated?

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Amsterdam, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Amsterdam is in Europe, 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 Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Amsterdam would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amsterdam than you might in Amman.

Which is Bigger, Amman or Amsterdam?

Amman is bigger, and its population is about 72% larger than the population of Amsterdam. When comparing the population of Amman vs. Amsterdam, 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 and the activities that interest you.


When is the best time to visit Amman or Amsterdam?

Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam in the Summer?

Both Amsterdam and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Amsterdam for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.

Amman is a little warmer than Amsterdam in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Amsterdam fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).

In Amsterdam, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Amsterdam. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amsterdam receives 204 hours of full sun.

Amman usually gets less rain in July than Amsterdam. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amsterdam receives 75 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Amman 25°C (77°F) 
    Amsterdam 17°C (62°F)

Should I visit Amman or Amsterdam in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Amsterdam. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Amsterdam because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Amsterdam. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Amsterdam averages at about 11°C (51°F).

In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Amsterdam during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Amsterdam receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Amsterdam. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Amsterdam receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Amman 20°C (68°F) 
    Amsterdam 11°C (51°F)

Should I visit Amman or Amsterdam in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Amsterdam. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Amsterdam this time of year.

It's quite cold in Amsterdam in the winter. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Amsterdam. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Amsterdam fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Amsterdam. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amsterdam receives 46 hours of full sun.

Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Amsterdam. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Amsterdam receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Amman 8°C (46°F) 
    Amsterdam 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Amman or Amsterdam in the Spring?

Both Amsterdam and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Amsterdam for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Amman is much warmer than Amsterdam in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Amsterdam fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Amsterdam during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Amsterdam receives 166 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Amsterdam. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Amsterdam receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Amman 16°C (61°F) 
    Amsterdam 8°C (46°F)

Typical Weather for Amsterdam and Amman

Amman Amsterdam
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C (46°F) 149 mm (5.9 in) 2°C (36°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Feb 9°C (48°F) 98 mm (3.9 in) 3°C (37°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 5°C (41°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Apr 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 52 mm (2 in)
May 21°C (70°F) 3 mm (0.1 in) 12°C (54°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 15°C (59°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Aug 25°C (77°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 17°C (62°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Sep 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 14°C (57°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Oct 20°C (68°F) 26 mm (1 in) 11°C (51°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Nov 14°C (57°F) 68 mm (2.7 in) 6°C (43°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Dec 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in) 3°C (38°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)


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