Which place is cheaper, Birmingham 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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham?
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.
Birmingham
Birmingham, England, is often known as Britain's second-largest city. It is located in the western Midlands of England. Birmingham is nearly in the center of England, so almost all rail and motorways cross here. The city gained popularity and status during the industrial revolution and is still one of the main cities for industrial production and power, ranging from electricity to metal. Because of its importance as an industrial hub, it is one of the most populated cities in England. In more recent years, Birmingham has done a lot to add to the overall cultural scene of the city with the addition of museums and art.
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 United Kingdom, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Birmingham $216
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Birmingham is $216. 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 Birmingham in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Birmingham $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Birmingham $178
Compare Hotels in Amman and Birmingham
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Birmingham? 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 Birmingham Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Birmingham $34
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Premium Private Transfer Between Amman City or Airport & Wadi Rum: $170
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Private Transfer from Amman City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Birmingham
Also for Birmingham, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- UK: Birmingham Transfers to Heathrow Airport: $369
- Private Birmingham Arrival Transfer - Airport to Hotel / Accommodation: $64
- Manchester Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $11
- Birmingham to Birmingham Airport BHX - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham city centre to Birmingham Airport: $126
- Birmingham Private Transfer from Birmingham Airport to City centre: $124
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Oxford: $17
- Birmingham Airport : Bus transferring to/from Birmingham: $7.37
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Arrival Private Transfers from Airport BHX to Birmingham in Business Car: $70
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Birmingham?
Prices for flights to both Birmingham 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 $58Birmingham $89
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
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- 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: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
Typical Food Prices in Birmingham
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Birmingham:
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Two Subs at Birmingham Bus Station$7.51
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Birmingham
For Birmingham, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Self Guided Half Day Food Tour in Birmingham: $94
- Delicious Healthy Cooking Classes: $121
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Birmingham $64
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Birmingham
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Birmingham.
- 2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba: $19
- Birmingham : Must-see Attractions Private Walking Tour: $81
- Birmingham : Private Custom Walking Tour With a Local Guide: $93
- Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App: $6.99
- Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm): $19
- Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops: $34
- Birmingham History Tour: $16
- Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide: $83
- Birmingham Private Self-Guided Walking Tour: $12
- Birmingham Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour): $94
- Birmingham Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $285
- Birmingham Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.42
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Birmingham $15
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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Birmingham, we can see that Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Birmingham 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 Birmingham Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Birmingham?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 30% larger than the population of Birmingham. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Birmingham, 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 Birmingham?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Birmingham. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Birmingham in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Birmingham. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Birmingham fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Birmingham during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Birmingham receives 196 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Birmingham. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Birmingham 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Birmingham in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Birmingham. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Birmingham for the shopping scene and the music scene during these months.
Amman is much warmer than Birmingham in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Birmingham fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Birmingham. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Birmingham receives 103 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Birmingham. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Birmingham 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Amman or Birmingham in the Winter?
Both Birmingham and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Birmingham because of the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
The weather in Birmingham can be very cold. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Birmingham. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Birmingham averages at about 3°C (38°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Birmingham during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Birmingham receives 58 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Birmingham. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Birmingham 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Amman or Birmingham in the Spring?
Both Birmingham and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman is generally much warmer than Birmingham. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Birmingham fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Birmingham. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Birmingham receives 136 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Birmingham. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Birmingham receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Birmingham 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Birmingham and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
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