Which place is cheaper, Budapest 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 Budapest?
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 Budapest. 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 Budapest?
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.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It has been called the "Paris of the East" because of its impressive architecture and general beauty. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 because of its cultural importance, its location on the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. In addition to its rich history, Budapest still has a young vibe with a lot of energy. There's an active night life, an impressive music scene, and a good reputation with European youth.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Budapest.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Budapest $110
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Budapest is $110. 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 Budapest in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Budapest $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Budapest $100
Compare Hotels in Amman and Budapest
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Budapest? 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 Budapest Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Budapest $11
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 to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Petra Transfer From Or To Amman: $230
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Amman Private Transfer To Jerusalem With VIP Service: $150
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $140
- Private Petra and Little Petra Round-Trip Transfers from Amman: $135
- Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Budapest
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Budapest:
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Short Taxi Ride$7.15
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Metro Pass$3.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Budapest
Also for Budapest, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna: Private transfer to Budapest or Budapest to Vienna: $282
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Budapest HTL-APT (BUD): $57
- Private transfer from Budapest to Prague: $1,119
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Zadar, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver: $297
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $247
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $247
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing: $228
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Liszt Ferenc Airport: $84
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava, English-speaking driver: $166
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Bratislava with 2h of Sightseeing: $192
- Private Transfer from Budapest city to Budapest Airport - departure: $30
- Private Transfer Budapest to Budapest Train Station by Car or Van: $53
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Budapest?
Prices for flights to both Budapest 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 $58Budapest $41
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:
- Summer Activity, Cooking Class, Traditions, Beer&Wine: $15
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
Typical Food Prices in Budapest
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Budapest:
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Lunch$3.49
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Glamour of the Old Town with Dinner and Live Music: $1.40
- Central Market Hall Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $15
- Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option: $21
- Pizza Cruise: $40
- Medieval Dinner Show with Drinks: $55
- Budapest Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting: $56
- Tipsy Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- Budapest Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks: $67
- Budapest Guided Food Tour with Drinks Included: $67
- Guided Tipsy Food Tour with Drinks Included in Budapest: $67
- Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots: $67
- Food Tour with Wine tasting By Foodapest™ 2025: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Budapest $22
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $75
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 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: $200
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
Typical Entertainment Prices in Budapest
For Budapest, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to the Baths for Two$7.01
Tours and Activities in Budapest
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Budapest.
- Budapest Downtown Guided Segway Tour : $3.43
- City Segway Tours Budapest ( Buda + Pest ) : $46
- Private Budapest city tour with a daytime Danube river cruise: $275
- UNESCO World Heritage Hollókő and Eger Private Tour by 4WD: $270
- 1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails: $45
- 1 Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Budapest: $14
- 1,5 Hour/HERO'S SQUARE-City Segway Tour Budapest: $56
- 101 things in Budapest - Full Day Tour with Lunch & Metro Pass: $195
- 2 Hours Buda Castle Walking Tour - Walk with a Historian: $45
- 2 Hours Budapest Walking Tour with A Private Guide: $136
- 2 Hours Private Scenic Photo Tour Around Budapest: $229
- 2-Hour Private Budapest Castle Walking Tour: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Budapest $18
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: $87
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Budapest
Also in Budapest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ruin Bar Pub Crawl with Entry Tickets: $17
- Bingo Bar Crawl: $21
- 5-Hour Pub Crawl through Ruin Bars: $23
- Brewery Tour at "First Craft Beer" & Beer Tasting: $25
- Private, Personalized Pub Crawl, 3 drinks included: $28
- Private Pub Crawl Tour with Local Guide in Budapest: $30
- Detective Pub Crawl Game by App: $39
- Budapest Wine Tasting and Heritage Experience at Goldcentral: $40
- Budapest - Opera Gin Distillery Tour: $42
- Bar Crawl Tour with Local Drinks: $44
- Bar Crawl with a Local Guide: $44
- Guided Bar Crawl Walking Tour: $44
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Budapest, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Budapest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Budapest 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 Budapest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Budapest 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 Budapest.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Budapest Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Budapest?
Budapest has a larger population, and is about 33% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Budapest, 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 Budapest?
Budapest 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 Budapest in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Budapest. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Budapest in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is a little warmer than Budapest in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Budapest fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Budapest this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Budapest during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Budapest receives 278 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Budapest. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Budapest 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Budapest in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Budapest. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Budapest for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Budapest. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Budapest averages at about 12°C (53°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 Budapest. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Budapest receives 152 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Budapest. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Budapest 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Amman or Budapest in the Winter?
Both Budapest 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 Budapest because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Budapest can be very cold. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Budapest. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Budapest fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Budapest during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Budapest receives 61 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Budapest. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Budapest -1°C (31°F)
Should I visit Amman or Budapest in the Spring?
Both Budapest 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. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Budapest this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Budapest in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Budapest fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Budapest. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Budapest receives 178 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Budapest. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Budapest receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Budapest 12°C (53°F)
Typical Weather for Budapest and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm (1.9 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.