Which place is cheaper, Bangkok or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Bangkok?
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 Bangkok. 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 Bangkok?
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.
Bangkok
Bangkok: a name synonymous with all things exotic. The vibrant and exciting capital of Thailand is not just a hub for Southeast Asia, but also a destination into itself. Known for an active nightlife and party scene, as well as great food, historic temples, and busy markets, Bangkok offers a diversity to entertain even the most experienced travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Bangkok $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Bangkok 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 Bangkok in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Bangkok $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Bangkok $82
Compare Hotels in Amman and Bangkok
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Bangkok? 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 Bangkok Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Bangkok $5.77
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- 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 Amman City: $68
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Dead Sea Transfer: $110
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Bangkok are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk to bus station$2.18
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Skytrain Ticket$4.36
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Chao Phraya River Express Ticket$0.87
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Ferry Ride$0.71
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Taxi From Airport$6.82
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Short Taxi Ride$2.45
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Boat Taxi$1.36
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Trains to airport$4.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bangkok
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bangkok:
- Tuk-tuk tour Bangkok by Night with Chinatown meal and hotel transfers: $55
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Hua Hin APT-HTL (BKK): $71
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok HTL- APT(BKK): $14
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Bangkok APT-HTL (BKK): $17
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong Province: $85
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Koh Chang: $130
- Transfer from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to HuaHin: $74
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: $53
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Hua Hin: $68
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel by Deluxe Vehicle: $135
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Ayutthaya: $45
- Transfer from Bangkok Airport to Aranyaprathet: $153
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Bangkok?
Prices for flights to both Bangkok 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 $34Bangkok $18
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:
- 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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Bangkok
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Bangkok:
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Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe (for Two)$25
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Casual Lunch of Prawns (for Two)$5.46
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2 Rotis (Bread)$1.23
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Mango & Sticky Rice$0.82
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Lunch at KFC (for Two)$5.46
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Pad Thai$1.91
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Airport Lunch for 2$15
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Lunch for 2$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bangkok
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bangkok.
- Bangkok Food Tour and Sightseeing with Tuktuk: $16
- White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $19
- Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise Ticket: $20
- Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet: $21
- River Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $23
- Meridian Sunset Dinner Cruise - Floating Paradise From ICONSIAM Bangkok: $23
- Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner: $24
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess: $26
- Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music: $27
- Viva Alangka Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: $27
- Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise: $27
- Riverside Dinner Buffet Cruise On Chao Phraya: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Bangkok $16
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 Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bangkok
Here are a few typical costs in Bangkok for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Movie Ticket$4.36
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Grand Palace Entrance Ticket$9.55
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Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Ticket$1.36
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Dusit Zoo Entrance Fee (for Two)$5.46
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Club Cover Charge$10
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Thai Boxing Tickets (for Two)$65
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Fish Pedicure$4.09
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Wat Pho entrance ticket$2.73
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Siriraj Museum (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Bangkok
Here are a few actual costs in Bangkok for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Group Tour from Bangkok: $65
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Ayutthaya Historic Park Tour Group Tour from Bangkok: $55
- Bangkok 5 Hour Cultural & Temples Tour Private: $82
- Full-Day Erawan Waterfall and River Kwai Private Guided Tour: $150
- Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Tour (Private & All-Inclusive): $146
- Private Customized Bangkok Tour With Driver : $50
- Sunset Sail, Glittering Temspls at Afternoon Ayutthaya Tours : $59
- Tuk-Tuk Tour Bangkok By Night With Chinatown Street: $64
- 1 Hour Axe Throwing Experience : $17
- 10 Hours Private Tour Ayuttaya: $113
- 2-Day River Kwai Experience from Bangkok: $224
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Bangkok $5.97
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bangkok
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Bangkok are as follows:
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Beer$1.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Bangkok
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Bangkok:
- Pub Crawl and Club Night With Shots & VIP Entrance: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Bangkok, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Bangkok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Bangkok 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 Bangkok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bangkok 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 Bangkok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Bangkok Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Bangkok?
Bangkok has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Bangkok, 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 Bangkok?
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 Bangkok in the Summer?
Both Bangkok 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bangkok year-round.
Bangkok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Bangkok. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bangkok. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 176 hours of full sun.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Bangkok 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bangkok in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Bangkok. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Bangkok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Bangkok. Bangkok receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 242 mm (9.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bangkok this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bangkok during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 206 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Bangkok in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Bangkok fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Bangkok 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bangkok in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Bangkok. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bangkok throughout the year.
Also, November to February in Bangkok is the dry season. Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Bangkok. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bangkok. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Bangkok. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bangkok receives 276 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Bangkok. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Bangkok averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Bangkok 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bangkok in the Spring?
Both Bangkok and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Bangkok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Bangkok. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bangkok receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Bangkok. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Bangkok during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bangkok receives 262 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Bangkok. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Bangkok fluctuates around 31°C (87°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Bangkok 31°C (87°F)
Typical Weather for Bangkok and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 344 mm (13.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 242 mm (9.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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