Which place is cheaper, Crete 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 Crete?
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 Crete. 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 Crete?
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.
Crete
The largest and most populous island of Greece, Crete has become a frequent vacation destination for many visitors. The terrain of the place is quite varied - very mountainous stretching east to west, with lush valleys, fertile plateaus, gorges, and famous caves like Idaion, the birthplace of the Greek god Zeus. The surrounding smaller islands and beaches are key attractions as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Crete $164
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Crete is $164. 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 Crete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Crete $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Crete $124
Compare Hotels in Amman and Crete
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Crete? 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 $24Crete $54
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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $80
- Amman Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airprort to Amman city centre: $55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Crete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Crete:
- Vip Private Transfer: Heraklion Airport /Port to & From Elounda: $129
- VIP Private Transfer-Heraklion Airport to Elounda or Rethimno: $170
- Transfer from - to Heraklion Airport and Port to - from Ierapetra: $176
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to RETHIMNO CITY: $174
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to PLAKA ELOUNTA area: $165
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to MAKRIS GIALOS area: $246
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to HERSONISSOS area: $79
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to Gouves area: $63
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to ELOUNTA area: $159
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to ANISSARAS area: $80
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to ANALIPSI area: $75
- Transfer Heraklion Airport/Port to AMMOUDARA HERAKLION area: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Crete?
Prices for flights to both Crete 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 $58Crete $66
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: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- 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: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Crete
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Crete.
- Traditional Cretan Night: Live Show and Dinner: $32
- Traditional Dance Show and Buffet Dinner with Wine: $33
- Troy Dinner-Show: $41
- Plate smashing | Greek Night with Dancing & Buffet Dinner: $68
- Rethymno: Cretan Night with Dinner and Live Music, LOCAL GUIDE: $71
- Olive Oil Factory Tour, Dinner & Traditional Dancing: $71
- Quad Safari: Off-Road Day Tour with Dinner & Transfers: $73
- Olive Oil Festival in Cretan Farm with Traditional Dinner: $76
- Cretan Culture & Local Life Tour: VILLAGES, COOKING & FOOD: $80
- Rethymno Old Town Walking Food Tour Local Market Visit Tastings: $88
- Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $90
- Amazing Sunset Jeep Safari Route with Dinner: $92
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Crete $28
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Tours and Activities in Crete
Here are a few actual costs in Crete for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 days Local Life Experience at Lassithi Plateau from Heraklion: $108
- 4 Hour Fishing and Swimming Boat Experience in Schisma Eloundas: $147
- 5Hour Safari Tour in Crete(Heraklion)with Quad,Jeep,Buggy & Lunch: $105
- Adventure in the South of Crete - Chora Sfakion, Sweet Water & Loutro Village.: $152
- All Inclusive Full-day Private Tour of Crete Villages from Chania: $300
- Aquaplus Admission Ticket: $35
- Archaeological Museum & Knossos Palace Guided Tour Half Day: $114
- Archaeological Museum Guided Tour Half Day: $63
- Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Tour: $118
- Balos & Falassarna Beach - Jeep Tour with Loungers and Lunch: $194
- Balos Lagoon & Gramvousa Island Cruise Tour: $63
- Balos Lagoon semi private Jeep tour with lunch: $176
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Crete $25
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Crete
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Crete:
- Vatolakkos: Boutique Winery Tour & 5-Wine Tasting: $28
- From Chania:Elafonissi Beach Day Trip, Elos, Honey & Wine Tasting: $33
- Cheese and Wine Tasting Tour From Chania: $42
- Authentic Crete Farm & Wine Tasting Experience from Heraklion: $52
- Platanias: Guided Road Trip with Olive Oil and Wine Tastings: $80
- Jeep Tour to Archanes with Wine tasting & Lunch: $112
- Private-Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Factory .: $141
- Heraklion: Ebike - All in one - Food tasting & Wine tasting: $175
- E-Bike Tour - Knossos Olive Oil Farm to Winery Wine Tasting: $185
- PRIVATE Walking Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting by a Sommelier: $188
- The Gourmet Wine Tour of Heraklion area: $194
- Gastronomy tour and wine tasting in traditional villages: $212
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Crete, we can see that Crete 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 Crete 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 Crete would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Crete 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 Crete Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Amman or Crete?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Crete. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Crete, 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.