Which place is cheaper, Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
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 Cape Town. 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 Cape Town?
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.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Cape Town $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $179. 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 Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Cape Town $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Cape Town $166
Compare Hotels in Amman and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Cape Town? 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 Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Cape Town $18
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
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Reliable Door-to-Door Private Transfer Amman ⇆ Dead Sea ⇆ Airport: $40
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from/ to Amman Airport and Petra City: $95
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Areas: $24
- Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $18
- Table Mountain Tour with Round Trip Transfers: $99
- Table Mountain Cable Car Tour with Tickets & Hotel Transfers: $83
- Swift Ride Airport Transfers : $74
- Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $274
- Shopping Mall Transfers: $24
- Shared Return Transfer to Aquila Safari from Cape Town Day trip: $149
- Robben Island Experience: Pre-Booked Ticket & Return Transfers: $72
- Private Transfer: Cape Town to CPT Airport in Business Car: $71
- Private Transfer to Safari Big 5 at Aquila from Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees : $190
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Port to Cape Town Airport (CPT): $19
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town 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 $58Cape Town $77
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:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- 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: $106
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cape Malay Cooking with a Chef Founder: $30
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $73
- Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River: $77
- South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $83
- Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $98
- Cape Town Shore Excursion| South African Cooking & Port Transfers: $106
- Private Street Food Tour of Cape Town with Local Guide: $108
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $117
- Cooking and Lunch Experience at SPYCED Restaurant: $136
- Private Tour : The Great Gatsby Food Tour Cape Town: $208
- Full Day Cape Peninsula, Robben Island and Gold 7 Course Dinner: $224
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Cape Town $25
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $136
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 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 Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Day Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $200
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $395
- 2 Days Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $95
- 2 Days Petra Private Guided Tour: $225
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Wineries Private Tour in Stellenbosch, Paarl Tasting Included: $149
- Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $288
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $187
- Cape Agulhas, Hermanus Stony Point Penguins Colony Tour : $232
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $208
- Cape Town, Destination for Wine and galery Lovers Private Tour: $285
- Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl: $104
- Cape of Good Hope T Mountain Bo-Kaap Penguins Private +Tickets : $264
- Cape town Private Adventure Tour with table mountain cable car: $232
- Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $178
- Full Day Wine and Whales Tour in Hermanus and Hemel en Aarde: $175
- Guided Private Historical City Tour in Cape Town : $208
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Cape Town $22
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
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $12
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
- Craft Gin Tasting Experience and Distillery Tour: $15
- Urban Wine Tasting: $30
- Wine Tour at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl: $46
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $47
- Uncork the Cape : Stellenboch Half Day Wine Tour : $54
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $56
- Full Day shared Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Tram Wine Tasting : $72
- Cape Of Good Hope Seals, Penguins , wine Tasting Small Group : $80
- Cape Town City Tour with World of Birds and Wine Tasting : $81
- Table Mountain and Wine tasting in FranschHoek StellenBosch Paarl: $85
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town 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 Cape Town is in Africa, 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town 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 Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Cape Town, 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 Cape Town?
Cape Town 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 Cape Town in the Summer?
Both Cape Town and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
Amman is a little warmer than Cape Town in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Cape Town. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 338 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Cape Townin January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cape Town in the Autumn?
Both Cape Town and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Cape Town. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Cape Town averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
In Cape Town, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Cape Townin April. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 233 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Cape Townin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cape Town in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Cape Town. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Cape Townin July. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Town during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Cape Town receives 193 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Cape Townin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cape Town in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Cape Town. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman is around the same temperature as Cape Town in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cape Town. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Cape Townin October. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Cape Town receives 278 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Cape Townin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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