Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen?
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.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Copenhagen $260
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $260. 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 Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Copenhagen $92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Copenhagen $184
Compare Hotels in Amman and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Copenhagen $73
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:
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer From Airport To Amman: $28
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer: $66
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $37
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer Copenhagen airport, Port to or from the city : $99
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Copenhagen Airport CPH: $138
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $117
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): $139
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $135
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Port: $139
- Private Transfer Copenhagen Airport CPH to Copenhagen by Sedan: $122
- Private Direct Transfer From Copenhagen to Malmo: $129
- Luxury Minivan Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen CPH: $131
- Departure Transfer: Copenhagen to Airport CPH by Business Car: $138
- Departure Transfer: Copenhagen city to Copenhagen Cruise Port: $138
- Private Transfer to/from Copenhagen Airport CPH: $122
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen 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 $58Copenhagen $109
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:
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- 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
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Typical Food Prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $37
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $39
- The Nørrebro Street Art & Food Tour: $53
- Small Group Guided Food Tour and Street Art Visit to Norrebro: $64
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- Secret walking Food Tour Copenhagen: $126
- Hyggelig Danish Cooking Class in Private Home: $129
- Modern City Food Tour: $145
- Private Copenhagen Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $151
- E-Bike Guided Food Tour with 3 stops: $152
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Copenhagen $32
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
- 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 Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Day Tour of Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $250
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $513
- 2 Days Petra & Wadi Rum Tour from and to Amman: $232
Typical Entertainment Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.81
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours Tour To Wonderful Copenhagen Highlights: $279
- 3h Private walking tour, Copenhagen: $298
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Copenhagen: $56
- Copenhagen : Highlights Private Bike Tour : $134
- 2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours: $86
- 3 Hours Small Group Biking Tour in Copenhagen: $70
- 3 hour Copenhagen Combined Food and Guided E-Bike Tour: $156
- 3-Hour Private City Walking Tour with a Canal Tour ticket: $165
- 3-Hour Private Copenhagen Walking Tour: $137
- 3-hour Culinary Bike Tour in English: $103
- Banksy & Street Art: MACA Art Museum Entry Ticket: $24
- Best Half Day Tour in Copenhagen from Cruise Port: $101
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Copenhagen $14
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: $87
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $46
- Social Nightlife Pub Crawl with Shots & Games: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen is in Europe, 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Copenhagen?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Copenhagen, 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 Copenhagen?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen in the Summer?
Both Copenhagen and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is a little warmer than Copenhagen in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Copenhagen 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Copenhagen in the Autumn?
Both Copenhagen 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. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
In the autumn, Amman is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Copenhagen. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Copenhagen 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Amman or Copenhagen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Copenhagen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many travelers come to Copenhagen for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Copenhagen. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Copenhagen. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Copenhagen fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Copenhagen. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Copenhagen 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Amman or Copenhagen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Copenhagen. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Copenhagen in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Amman is much warmer than Copenhagen in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Copenhagen. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Copenhagen 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Copenhagen and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
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