Which place is cheaper, Corinth 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 Corinth?
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 Corinth. 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 Corinth?
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.
Corinth
One of the oldest towns in Peloponnese, Corinth is a port city with a population of about 58,000. The area is thought to have been inhabited since at least 6000BC. In the main part of the city, "new" Corinth, there is little left to remind you of the city's rich history. Much of this area has been destroyed by earthquake. Most of the interesting archeological sights are found in "old" Corinth, a short distance away.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, and The Best Budget Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Corinth $173
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Corinth is $173. 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 Corinth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Corinth $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Corinth $168
Compare Hotels in Amman and Corinth
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Corinth? 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 $24Corinth $8.29
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:
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Reliable Door-to-Door Private Transfer Amman ⇆ Dead Sea ⇆ Airport: $40
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $48
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Dead sea: $95
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Corinth
Also for Corinth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi to Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport: $233
- Athens City and Airport Private Transfer from Corinth or Loutraki: $222
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Corinth?
Prices for flights to both Corinth 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 $58Corinth $79
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 Corinth
For Corinth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Art of Greek Hospitality: Cooking in the Heart of Peloponnese: $128
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Corinth $24
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour All Inclusive: $195
Tours and Activities in Corinth
For Corinth, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Ancient Corinth & Nemea Tour to Culture: $108
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $81
- Ancient Corinth Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide: $182
- Ancient Corinth Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $8.15
- Ancient Epidaurus Theater and Canal of Corinth Private Tour from Corinth: $99
- Ancient Mycenae Private Tour with Licensed Expert Guide: $182
- Ancient Olympia Day Tour: $257
- Aphrodite island kayak tour-Tolo: $93
- Athens Ancient Corinth Tour with Tickets Beach Stop and Pickup: $80
- Athens Day Tour - History & Culture: $135
- Corinth Canal & Saronic Gulf GlassBottom Cruise: 4h Swim & Buffet: $117
- Corinth Canal Cruises Passage By St Andreas Glass Bottom Boat: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Corinth $19
Sample the Local Flavors in Corinth
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Corinth:
- Sparkling Wine Tasting at the Vineyard: $29
- Corinth Winery Tour and Organic Fine Wine Tastings: $50
- Wine Tasting: Nemea Panorama: $56
- Wine Tasting with Lunch: The ambassador grape varieties of Greece: $96
- Wine tasting with Lunch: The sparkling wines of Greece: $96
- Tripoli Wine Tour with Winemaker in Arcadia: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Corinth, we can see that Corinth 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 Corinth 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 Corinth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Corinth 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 Corinth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Corinth?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Corinth. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Corinth, 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 Corinth?
Corinth 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 Corinth in the Summer?
Both Corinth 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, most visitors come to Corinth for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Corinth. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Corinth averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Corinth. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Corinth during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Corinth receives 357 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Corinth. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Corinth receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Corinth 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Corinth in the Autumn?
Both Corinth 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 October, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Corinth. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Corinth fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In Corinth, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Corinth. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corinth receives 206 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Corinth. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Corinth receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Corinth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Amman or Corinth in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Corinth. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, the museums and the cuisine are the main draw to Corinth this time of year.
Amman is cooler than Corinth in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Corinth fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Corinth during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Corinth receives 143 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 Corinth. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Corinth receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Corinth 10°C (51°F)
Should I visit Amman or Corinth in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Corinth. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Amman is around the same temperature as Corinth. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Corinth averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Corinth. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Corinth. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Corinth receives 226 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Corinth. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Corinth receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Corinth 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Corinth and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
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