Which place is cheaper, Cebu 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 Cebu?
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 Cebu. 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 Cebu?
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.
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Cebu $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $75. 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 Cebu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Cebu $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Cebu $46
Compare Hotels in Amman and Cebu
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Cebu? 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 Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Cebu $24
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:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman City: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Shared Joiners Transfer to Maya Port for Malapascua Island: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Mactan-Cebu International Airport: $35
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Private Airport to Hagnaya Going to Bantayan Island Transfer: $122
- Private Airport Transfer: Cebu Airport (CEB) → Cebu City Hotels: $33
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option: $22
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $204
- Mactan Airport - Cebu City Sepoart (Transfer): $20
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $137
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $212
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Cebu?
Prices for flights to both Cebu 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 $58Cebu $34
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Cebu $16
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Ma'in Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $128
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Beginner Scuba Diving in Moalboal | Safe & Easy Experience: $65
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island in Cebu: $85
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour w Lunch at Loboc River From Cebu: $142
- Bohol Countryside Private Tour From Cebu City | Private Tour: $187
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Cebu $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Cebu, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Cebu much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Cebu 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 Cebu would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cebu 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 Cebu.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Cebu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Cebu?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Cebu, 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 Cebu?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Cebu in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Cebu. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Cebu. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Cebu. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Cebu. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cebu in the Autumn?
Both Cebu and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Cebu. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Cebu in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cebu in the Winter?
Both Cebu and Amman during the winter 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 Cebu year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Cebu. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Cebu. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Cebu averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Cebu 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Cebu in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Cebu. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Cebu. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Cebu 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Cebu and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
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