Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh?
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 Chandigarh. 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 Chandigarh?
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.
Chandigarh
As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in India, and The Best Adventure Tours to India.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Chandigarh $47
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $47. 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 Chandigarh in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Chandigarh $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Chandigarh $32
Compare Hotels in Amman and Chandigarh
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Chandigarh? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Chandigarh $9.78
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $260
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman By Minivan: $75
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations Minivan: $75
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to or from Your Amman Hotel: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer up to 7 Pax: $82
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:
- Taxi Guided Tours from Chandigarh to Punjab with Transfers: $54
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $34
- Private Transfer from Chandigarh City to Chandigarh (IXC) Airport: $39
- Premium Chandigarh Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $18
- From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
- Delhi hotels to Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $18
- 3-Day City Tour with Hotel and Airport Transfer: $268
- Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $118
- Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Chandigarh?
Prices for flights to both Chandigarh 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 $58Chandigarh $23
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 cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Chandigarh $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $24
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Amman and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Chandigarh
Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Best Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $60
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $134
- Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $116
- Chandigarh 01 Day Tour: $49
- Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $22
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $27
- Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $22
- Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour: $98
- Chandigarh Walking Tour: $12
- Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $18
- Air Force Heritage Center with Guided Tour: $124
- Bird Park Day Trip with Tour guide: $124
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Chandigarh $7.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Chandigarh, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Chandigarh much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Chandigarh Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Chandigarh?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 40% larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Chandigarh, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.