Which place is cheaper, Barcelona or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Amman or Barcelona?
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 Barcelona. 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 Barcelona?
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.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with a population of over 1.5 million people. It's also the capital of Catalonia and is located on the northeastern part of the Mediterranean coast. Barcelona is one of the country's most popular travel destinations because of its rich history, interesting architecture, and vibrant culture. Barcelona hosted the 1992 Summer Olympic games and that had a strong influence over tourism in the area. Many different neighborhoods were renovated and rebuilt. Modern design became the norm in many parts of the city, although there is still an old city feel and many efforts at preservation.
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 Spain, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Barcelona $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Barcelona is $204. 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 Barcelona in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Barcelona $105
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Barcelona $210
Compare Hotels in Amman and Barcelona
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Barcelona? 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 Barcelona Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Barcelona $22
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: $7.79
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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10 Trip Metro Ticket$8.92
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Airport Bus$5.72
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Metro$2.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Barcelona
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Barcelona:
- private transfer from barcelona cruise port to sants station: $35
- private transfer from Barcelona city to airport: $27
- private transfer from Barcelona airport to city Center: $35
- private transfer from Barcelona airport to City Centre: $31
- Transfers From Cruise Port to Barcelona Airport: $38
- Transfers From Barcelona Sants Train Station to Hotel bcn: $31
- Transfer: El-Prat Airport (BCN) to Barcelona City Center: $33
- Transfer: Barcelona City Center to El-Prat Airport (BCN): $33
- Transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $233
- Transfer from barcelona cruise port to barcelona Airport: $39
- Transfer from Barcelona city to barcelona airport: $34
- Transfer from Barcelona City to cruise port Private transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Barcelona?
Prices for flights to both Barcelona 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 $58Barcelona $66
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 cooking with local chef: $40
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of dining costs in Barcelona are as follows:
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Hot Cocoa & Churro$4.74
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Sandwich$1.94
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Baguette & Horchata$4.34
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Tapas on the beach$9.47
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Gelatto$2.86
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Barcelona
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Barcelona.
- Tipsy Food Tour With Paella, Sangria & History: $41
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $41
- Tasty Barcelona Street Food Tour With Local Market Visit: $52
- Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option: $56
- Barcelona Food Tour: Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $56
- Barcelona Paella and Sangria Cooking Experience: $57
- Barcelona Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $63
- Barcelona Boqueria Market e Barrio Gotico Street Food Tour: $75
- Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks in Barcelona: $75
- Gothic And El Born Food Tour with Tapas and Wine: $76
- Paella & Tapas Cooking Class with Sangria Making: $79
- Paella Cooking Class in Barcelona | Small Group, Cava & Wine: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Barcelona $38
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $35
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Barcelona
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Barcelona are as follows:
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Picasso Walking Tour and Museum Pass$48
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Souvenir Gaudi Book$9.77
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Admission to Museo Picasso$6.86
Tours and Activities in Barcelona
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Barcelona are as follows:
- 'The Cathedral of the Sea' Walking Book Tour: $232
- "The Shadow of the Wind" Novel Walking Tour: $21
- (French)Barcelona Premium Pastry Tour: Over 100 Years of History: $115
- 1 Day Private Sailing Tour from Sitges: $111
- 1 hour Shared Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks: $29
- 1 hour Wakeboarding Adventure in Sitges for All Levels: $233
- 1,5 Hour sunset Tour on a Historical Boat with music DJ &, drinks: $57
- 100% Vegetarian Barcelona Tapas Tour in Gràcia (Full Meal): $96
- 2 Day Guided Private Tour Barcelona Experience Perfect Itinerary: $292
- 2 Wineries Small Group Tour with Free Hotel PickUp from Sitges: $128
- 2 hour French tour in the historic centre of Barcelona: $28
- 2 hour Shared Sailing Tour in Barcelona with Open Bar & Snacks: $52
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Barcelona $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Barcelona
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Barcelona:
- Amazing Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $15
- Barcelona Pub Crawl by KING -The Best Party tour & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl and VIP Club Experience: $17
- Largest Bar Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Barcelona: $17
- Largest Pub Crawl in Barcelona: $17
- Pub Crawl 4 nightclubs + skip-the-line entry: $17
- Barcelona Pub Crawl Experience with VIP Nightclub Entry: $17
- Estrella Damm Brewery in El Prat de Llobregat tour with Tasting: $17
- Barcelona Speakeasy Pub Crawl with Hidden Bars & Optional Tapas: $22
- Pub Crawl Barcelona by EVOLVE The BEST night experience: $23
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Barcelona, we can see that Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Barcelona 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 Barcelona Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Barcelona?
Barcelona has a larger population, and is about 24% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Barcelona, 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 Barcelona?
Barcelona 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 Barcelona in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Barcelona. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Barcelona because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Barcelona. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Barcelona fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Barcelona. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Barcelona. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Barcelona receives 308 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Barcelona. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Barcelona 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Barcelona in the Autumn?
Both Barcelona and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Barcelona this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Barcelona in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Barcelona fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Barcelona during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Barcelona receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Barcelona. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Barcelona 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Barcelona in the Winter?
Both Barcelona 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. Also, many travelers come to Barcelona for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Amman is around the same temperature as Barcelona. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Barcelona averages at about 9°C (48°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Barcelona. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Barcelona receives 146 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Barcelona. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Barcelona 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Amman or Barcelona in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Barcelona. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Barcelona in the spring for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In April, Amman is generally a little warmer than Barcelona. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Barcelona fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Barcelona this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Barcelona during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Barcelona receives 204 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Barcelona. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Barcelona receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Barcelona 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Barcelona and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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