Which place is cheaper, Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
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 Bilbao. 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 Bilbao?
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.
Bilbao
The industrial city of Bilbao is located on a port of the Nervión River in northern Spain, an important location of Basque country. While the downtown is filled with skyscrapers and innovative architecture, it sits between a river and mountains of natural allure. A city of hard-workers to the core, Bilbao displays remnants of its industrial past, though in more recent years it has transformed into a center for art. It is now a popular location for visitors looking to experience art galleries and museums.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Bilbao $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Bilbao is $178. 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 Bilbao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Bilbao $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Bilbao $152
Compare Hotels in Amman and Bilbao
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Bilbao? 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 Bilbao Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Bilbao $27
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $33
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $76
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer to Amman: $35
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations : $40
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Aqaba Hotels: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bilbao
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bilbao:
- Transfer from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bilbao City Center: $32
- Private one way arrival OR departure transfer in Bilbao from/to airport: $58
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to San Sebastian: $294
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Logroño: $247
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Laguardia town: $201
- Private Transfer from Vitoria to Bilbao: $155
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Vitoria Airport : $85
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Logroño Airport : $247
- Private Transfer from Vitoria city to Bilbao Airport: $155
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to San Sebastian city: $280
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Logroño city: $247
- Private Transfer from Vitoria Airport to Laguardia town: $201
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Bilbao?
Prices for flights to both Bilbao 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 $58Bilbao $81
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bilbao
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bilbao.
- Basque Food Tour with Guide: $81
- Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local: $92
- Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local: $94
- The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings: $98
- The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies: $103
- The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local: $105
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: $105
- Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao : $105
- The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local: $108
- Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class with Open Bar: $108
- Paella Cooking Class with Sangria in Bilbao: $129
- Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao: $137
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Bilbao $30
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
- JR The Wine Experience: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Islamic Private Tour: $30
- Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
- City Tour with Guide and Transport to/from Hotel: $35
- Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Here are a few actual costs in Bilbao for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao: $279
- Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour: $78
- Year of Love in Quest Experience: $11
- 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket: $264
- Awesome Bilbao – Private Family Walking Tour: $413
- BILBAO ALL IRON BILBAO TOUR: Athletic Club & Guggenheim: $285
- BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour: $31
- Basque Country 7-Day Guided Tour from Bilbao: $1,105
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Walking Tour with guide: $284
- Bilbao & Guggenheim Private Walking Tour from Hotel/Center: $270
- Bilbao - Private Historic walking tour: $361
- Bilbao 3-Day Package: Guggenheim, Hotel Stay and Bike Tour: $259
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Bilbao $22
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 : $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Bilbao
Also in Bilbao, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier - In Bilbao: $51
- Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier (close to Guggenheim museum): $52
- Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide: $76
- From La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings: $77
- Guided tour of Txakoli wine tasting and tasting of wine and typical products: $142
- Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour: $170
- Guided Txacoli Wine Tasting: $181
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao: $237
- Marques de Riscal and Ysios Architecture Wine Tour w/ Lunch, Bio: $241
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Vitoria: $242
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao: $242
- Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao : $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Bilbao, we can see that Bilbao 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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bilbao 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 Bilbao Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Bilbao?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Bilbao. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Bilbao, 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao 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 Bilbao in the Summer?
Both Bilbao 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, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bilbao this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Bilbao in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Bilbao fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bilbao. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 188 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Bilbao. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Bilbao 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bilbao in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Bilbao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Bilbao for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Bilbao. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Bilbao averages at about 16°C (62°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 125 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Bilbao receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Bilbao 16°C (62°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bilbao in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Bilbao. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Bilbao in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Amman is generally cooler than Bilbao. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Bilbao fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Bilbao. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bilbao receives 77 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Bilbao. Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Bilbao. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Bilbao 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Amman or Bilbao in the Spring?
Both Bilbao 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, most visitors come to Bilbao for the activities around the city during these months.
Amman is a little warmer than Bilbao in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Bilbao fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Bilbao during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Bilbao receives 117 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Bilbao. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Bilbao. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Bilbao receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Bilbao 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Bilbao 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) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
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