Which place is cheaper, Aswan or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Aswan?
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 Aswan. 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 Aswan?
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.
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Aswan $16
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Aswan is $16. 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 Aswan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Aswan $6.67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Aswan $13
Compare Hotels in Amman and Aswan
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Aswan? 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: Amman Hotel Prices and Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Aswan $4.29
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:
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multi Destinations: $21
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
- Private QAIA Airport Transfer to Amman : $28
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $30
- Private Transfer From or To QAIA and Amman: $30
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $30
- Amman Airport Private Luxury Transfer To Amman, Jordan: $35
- Amman Airport Transfer to any Amman Hotel: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- luxor Airport Private Transfer: $6.00
- VIP Express Exclusive Aswan Airport Transfer: $50
- VIP Aswan Airport Transfer to Luxury Retreats: $35
- Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $79
- Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada : $95
- Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel: $75
- Transfer from Aswan Train Station to your hotel or the opposite : $30
- Transfer From Hotel To Aswan airport : $35
- Station Aswan Transfer To hotel: $8.00
- Private transfer from anywhere Aswan to Aswan Airport: $13
- Private transfer from Hotel To Aswan Airport : $40
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Aswan?
Prices for flights to both Aswan 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
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $34Aswan $5.67
Typical Food Prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Pastries$4.23
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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:
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $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 Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- 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 Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Nubian Dinner in Nubian Village Of Aswan: $40
- Private Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village in Aswan: $44
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Dinner on board a cruise on the Nile: $59
- The Flavors of Aswan Food Tour By A Local Host: $60
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Aswan $6.04
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
- Private Experience of Simple Silver Ring Making in Amman: $45
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Jerash Half Day tour from Amman : $55
- Half Day Amman Private City Tour : $55
- Amazing Amman City Tour: $56
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed & The Caves) : $57
- Private Half Day Tour in Jerash From Amman: $60
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.25
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2-DaysTour from Aswan Philae the High Dam the Unfinished Obelisk and Abu Simbel: $90
- 3 Hour Private Tour, Ancient Wonders in Philae Temple Tour : $55
- Abu Simbel Day tour from Aswan: $50
- Abu Simbel Private Tour from Aswan : $110
- Abu Simbel Temples Full Day Tour From Aswan With Entry Tickets : $99
- Aswan : Full Day Private Guided Tour to the Legend of Abu Simbel Temples: $125
- Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan by Car: $60
- Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan: $25
- Full Day Tour to Luxor from Aswan by Car: $190
- Guided Tour of Philae Temple in Aswan Egypt: $22
- Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour: $89
- Nubian Village Day Tour In Aswan: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Aswan $1.23
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Aswan, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Aswan 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 Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Aswan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Aswan?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Aswan, 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.
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.