Which place is cheaper, Bali or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Bali?
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 Bali. 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 Bali?
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.
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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 Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Bali $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Bali is $76. 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 Bali in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Bali $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Bali $86
Compare Hotels in Amman and Bali
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Bali? 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 Bali Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Bali $9.40
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:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.26
- Amman Airport Transfer To Amman: $20
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $21
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $28
- Private Transfer From or To QAIA and Amman: $30
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Amman Airport Luxury Transfer To Amman: $31
- Amman Airport Transfer To Amman: $31
- Amman Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer to Amman: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- West Beach Nusa Penida Tour with Speedboat Transfer from Sanur: $99
- Ubud: Sky Bike Adventure, Swing & Rice Terrace with Transfer: $53
- Ubud Highlight Private Tour with Transfer: $56
- Traditional Balinese Massage with Hotel Transfer: $50
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Private transfer: Uluwatu to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $17
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Bali Airport: $31
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport Jimbaran and Uluwatu: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Jimbaran and Uluwatu Hotel: $16
- Private Arrival Transfer: Bali Airport to Hotel: $31
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Bali?
Prices for flights to both Bali 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 $34Bali $21
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
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $103
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $114
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $126
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.29
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$28
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Lunch for Two$8.40
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Lunch for 2$9.30
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Dinner for 2$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- The Balinesia Lu'au - 'A Kampung Bali Experience & Dinner Show': $30
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset jimbaran Beach: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $34
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $35
- Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran: $38
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Padang-Padang Beach+ Uluwatu Sunset and Kecak Dance + Dinner: $45
- Bali Street Food Tour: $45
- Bali's Best Sunset: Uluwatu Kecak Dance & Dinner Jimbaran Beach: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Bali $11
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
- Amman Private City Tour: $25
- Amman Shooping Tour: $26
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Full Day Amman City Tour: $31
- Downtown Walking tour. History, Food, Culture: $32
- Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Amman Tour: $44
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $44
- Amman Night Tour, The Most Popular & Underground Places: $48
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$56
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$29
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Lembongan Snorkeling and Island Tour: $80
- Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive): $129
- Sightseeing to Ulundanu temple, banyumala waterfall & Tanah lot: $57
- Tanah Lot, Padang Beach, Uluwatu Sunset, & Kecak Dance Tour: $55
- White Water Rafting Adventure at Telaga Waja River : $43
- (BCR Rafting) Rafting Adventure in Telaga Waja River 18km: $55
- 2-Hour Private Luxury Spa Experience Bali Aromatherapy Massage: $65
- 3 Days Full Day Tours Tanah Lot Temple The Gate Of Heaven Temple: $300
- 3-Days Lombok,Gili island Tour Hopping around departure from Bali island: $300
- 30 minutes tandem Paragliding tours in Bali with free photo/video: $185
- 5 Hours Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Tour Including Tanjung Jepun: $59
- 6-Hour White Water Rafting and Kanto Lampo Waterfall Private Tour: $79
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Bali $3.33
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 Bali, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Bali much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Bali is in Asia, 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 Bali would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bali 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 Bali.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Bali Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Bali?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Bali, 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 Bali?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Bali in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Bali. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year.
Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Bali. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bali receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bali. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bali. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 253 hours of full sun.
Amman is around the same temperature as Bali in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bali in the Autumn?
Both Bali and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bali is October to March. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Bali. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bali receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Bali. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bali during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 266 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Bali. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bali averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bali in the Winter?
Both Bali and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round.
October to March is the rainy season in Bali. It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Bali. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bali receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bali. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bali receives 170 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Bali. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Bali fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Bali 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bali in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Bali. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
April to September in Bali is the dry season. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Bali. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bali receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bali this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bali during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bali receives 226 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Bali in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bali fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Bali 27°C (81°F)
Typical Weather for Bali and Amman
| Amman | Bali | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 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.