Which place is cheaper, Cape Town or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $110Cape Town $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $96. 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 $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Cape Town $76
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 $17
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Whale Watching In Hermanus with Private Transfer: $242
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cape Town HTL-APT(CPT): $44
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cape Town APT-HTL(CPT): $44
- Transport Shuttle Transfer from Constantia to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Transfer To Safari- Aquila From Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees Full Day: $156
- Township Tour by Lwafika Tours and Transfers in Cape Town: $32
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Simonstown to Cape Town Airport: $25
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Claremont to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Cape Town City Center (CBD) to Cape Town Airport: $17
- Shopping Mall Transfers: $21
- Shark Diving Full Day Guided Return Transfer to Gansbaai from Cape Town: $140
- Shark Cage Diving: Full Day Tour Transfer: $84
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 $34Cape Town $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:
- 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
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: $27
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $39
- 3-Hour Malay Cooking Class & Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $41
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $54
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $54
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $57
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $58
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $60
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $60
- From CapeTown: African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $60
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $68
- Cape Town Food tour (Includes all food) 4hrs: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Cape Town $23
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
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 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
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
- 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
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: $114
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $187
- Cape Point Private Tour withTable Mountain and Penguin Colony : $249
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $65
- Day Tour in Robben Island, Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain : $161
- Long Walk to Freedom in Robben Island including Ticket & Afrogem: $152
- Mandela's Robben Island Museum Bo-Kaap Cape Town City Tour + Ferry ticket f/d: $162
- Penguins Private Tour- Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point Tour from Cape Town: $111
- Private Cape Peninsula Tour : $111
- Private Tour Cape of Good Hope with Penguins : $109
- Private Tour to Robben Island and Cape Point in Cape Town: $119
- South African Traditional Braai (BBQ) Experience & Winetasting : $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Cape Town $20
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: $6.96
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.43
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $19
- Drumstruck at Silvermist. Live African Drum Show & Wine tasting: $24
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $28
- Wine tasting tour : $36
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $37
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $37
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $45
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $47
- Fullday Wine Tour: $49
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $50
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Cape Town, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Cape Town is in Africa, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
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
| Amman | Cape Town | |||
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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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