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 $132
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $132. 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 $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Cape Town $80
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Wadi Mujib Siq Taril (Self Guided) with round trip transfers: $134
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $44
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transportations: Transfers: $44
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $42
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer services: $81
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- West Coast Wonders Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $182
- VIP Airport Transfer: $40
- Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cape Town HTL-APT(CPT): $44
- Transfer to Cape Agulhas - Where Two Oceans Meet From Cape Town : $187
- Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Cape Town Areas: $17
- Transfer To Safari- Aquila From Cape Town Excluding Entry Fees Full Day: $142
- Township Tour by Lwafika Tours and Transfers in Cape Town: $68
- Tastes of Stellenbosch Wine Full Day Tour with Private Transfer: $226
- Stellenbosch Winelands Connoisseur Day Tour with Private Transfer: $183
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Simonstown to Cape Town Airport: $27
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Claremont to Cape Town Airport: $18
- Shuttle Transport Transfer from Camps Bay to Cape Town Airport: $18
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 $74
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $160
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
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:
- African Cooking with a Chef Founder: $29
- Cape Malay Cooking Class in Bo-Kaap: $42
- Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap: $44
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $57
- Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $58
- Bo-Kapp Walking Tour and Malay Cooking Class: $61
- Authentic African Cuisine Cooking Experience: $64
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $71
- Cruise and Dine Dinner / Sunset Champagne Cruise and 3-Course Dinner: $72
- African Dinner, Drumming Experience with Transfer: $75
- South African Cooking in Cape Town with Local Chef Richard: $76
- South African Cooking Class in Cape Town with a Local Family: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Cape Town $24
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
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 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 : $215
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra and Wadi Rum Private Guided Tour: $175
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: $142
- Best of the Cape Tour - Cape Peninsular and Winelands: $275
- Big 5 Safari aquila Day Tour wine testing and Lunch included: $159
- Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour: $199
- Cape Peninsula &Penguin Sightseeing in Private Car Full Day Tour: $256
- Cape Point Full Day Tour: $198
- Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope day tour Up to 10 persons: $68
- Cape Town - Kirstenbosch Botanic Gardens and City Tour: $300
- Cape Town Two Oceans Scenic Helicopter Experience : $270
- Cape Winelands From Cape Town Private Day Tour: $160
- Cape Winelands Tour to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl: $99
- Cape of Good Hope T Mountain Bo-Kaap Penguins Private +Tickets : $252
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Cape Town $21
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: $64
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $135
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: $7.38
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $9.94
- African drum show & wine tasting at Silvermist: $25
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $29
- From 3 Regions Wine Tour with 3 Estates, 15 Wines: $42
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $43
- half day wine tour & Safaris[Morning /Afternoon]: $47
- Stellenbosch: Half-Day Wine Tour: $50
- Fullday Wine Tour: $53
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $53
- Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $56
- Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine tasting: $56
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
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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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