Which place is cheaper, Antwerp or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Amman or Antwerp?
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 Antwerp. 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 Antwerp?
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.
Antwerp
Antwerp is a very popular tourist destination in Belgium. It's a lovely city in the region of Flanders and its people are known for their friendly, open and welcoming personalities. It's a very relaxed and low stress city, making it an excellent place to spend a few days in the midst of a hectic trip. The city itself is known to have a very high standard of living and a great quality of life. Antwerp is also an economic center in Belgium, because of its importance in the diamond trade. It is known as the "world's leading diamond city" with about seventy percent of all diamonds traded through Antwerp.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Tours for Seniors to Belgium, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Brussels.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Antwerp $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Antwerp is $132. 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 Antwerp in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Antwerp $77
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Antwerp $154
Compare Hotels in Amman and Antwerp
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Antwerp? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Antwerp Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Antwerp $13
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
- Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antwerp
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Antwerp:
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Luxury Car: $274
- Round Trip Private Transfer Brussels Airport BRU to Antwerp City by Business Car: $235
- Private Transfer from Antwerp to Bruges or ZeeBrugge By Luxury car: $141
- Private Departure Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $86
- Private Arrival Transfer from Antwerp to Brussels By luxury car: $163
- Arrival Private Transfer Antwerp Airport ANR to Antwerp by Sedan: $68
- Antwerp Shuttle Transfer <-> Schipol Airport Amsterdam (1 to 8 Places): $175
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Antwerp?
Prices for flights to both Antwerp 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 dayAmman $34Antwerp $42
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 Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antwerp
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Antwerp.
- 2-Hour Food Tour with 5 Tastings: $71
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Antwerp $8.80
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Antwerp
Here are a few actual costs in Antwerp for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp : $230
- 3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour: $35
- 3-Hour Private Tour in Antwerp: $49
- Antwerp : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $81
- Antwerp : Private Custom Walking Tour with Local Guide: $59
- Antwerp Bike Tours: $35
- Antwerp In App Audio Tour : Belgian Port City (EN, DU): $7.59
- Antwerp Private Tour From Brussels: $427
- Antwerp Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $245
- Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $7.11
- Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting: $183
- Antwerp by Night Private Walking Tour: $90
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Antwerp $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Antwerp
Also in Antwerp, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Antwerp Pub Trail: Pub crawl with interactive online game: $12
- City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour: $17
- Tour and Tasting if alcoholic Ginger-beer in a gluten-free nano-brewery: $62
- Antwerp Pub Crawl Walking Tour: $66
- Pub Crawl in the Historical City: $97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Antwerp, we can see that Antwerp 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 Antwerp 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 Antwerp would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antwerp than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Antwerp Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Antwerp?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antwerp. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Antwerp, 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 Antwerp?
Antwerp 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 Antwerp in the Summer?
Both Antwerp 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, many visitors come to Antwerp in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is a little warmer than Antwerp in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Antwerp fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Antwerp, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Antwerp. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antwerp receives 202 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Antwerp. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Antwerp 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Antwerp in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Antwerp. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Antwerp for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Antwerp. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Antwerp averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Antwerp during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Antwerp receives 105 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Antwerp. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Antwerp 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Amman or Antwerp in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Antwerp. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Antwerp because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Antwerp can be very cold. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Antwerp. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Antwerp fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Antwerp. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Antwerp receives 47 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Antwerp. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Antwerp 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Amman or Antwerp in the Spring?
Both Antwerp 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, the activities around the city are the main draw to Antwerp this time of year.
Amman is much warmer than Antwerp in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Antwerp fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Antwerp during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Antwerp receives 158 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Antwerp. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Antwerp receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Antwerp 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Antwerp and Amman
| Amman | Antwerp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 71 mm (2.8 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.