Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho. 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 Can Tho?
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.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Can Tho $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Can Tho $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Can Tho $54
Compare Hotels in Amman and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Can Tho? 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 Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Can Tho $13
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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
- Amman to Jerusalem Private Transfer: $160
- Amman Or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra, Jordan: $160
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho 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 $34Can Tho $17
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 Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Can Tho $17
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- MT_ Private Driver - Tourist Transport and Business Services : $56
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 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: $150
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
Typical Entertainment Prices in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- 'Cai Rang' Floating Market 2-Day Tour With Biking & Boating: $140
- 3-DAY CA MAU CAPE TOUR IN MEKONG DELTA FROM SAI GON: $166
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $48
- An Giang Full Day tour visit Tra Su bird sanctuary From Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market One Day Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: $145
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- Cycling in the village in Can Tho - countryside bike tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Can Tho $6.59
Typical Alcohol Prices in Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Can Tho, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Can Tho much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Can Tho 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 Can Tho would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Can Tho 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 Can Tho.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Can Tho?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Can Tho in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun in the summer.
Amman is cooler than Can Tho in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Can Tho in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Can Tho. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Can Tho. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Can Tho. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Can Tho averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Can Tho in the Winter?
Both Can Tho and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Can Tho. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Can Tho during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Amman or Can Tho in the Spring?
Both Can Tho 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Can Tho. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun.
Amman is much colder than Can Tho in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Can Tho fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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