Which place is cheaper, Cusco 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 Cusco?
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 Cusco. 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 Cusco?
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.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Cusco $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Cusco is $60. 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 Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Cusco $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Cusco $46
Compare Hotels in Amman and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Cusco? 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 Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Cusco $9.92
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: $6.97
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $23
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride$1.07
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Cusco HTL-APT (CUZ): $18
- Transfer to Ollantaytambo from Cusco: $49
- Transfer from Cusco Airport to the Sacred Valley: $30
- Transfer Cusco to Urubamba: $40
- Transfer Cusco to Poroy: $20
- Transfer Cusco to Ollantaytambo: $34
- Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel in Cusco Round Trip: $22
- Transfer Cusco Airport to Hotel in Cusco (Round trip): $20
- Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or vice versa.: $20
- Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or Train Station: $12
- Transfer Cusco - Ollantaytambo train station : $95
- Temple of the Moon Horseback Riding Tour with Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco 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 $58Cusco $22
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $70
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $140
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich$2.14
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Mango$0.53
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Folkloric Andean Show & 3-Course Dinner at Tunupa: $35
- 3-Hour Peruvian Cooking Class: $49
- Pete's Peruvian Cooking Class: $52
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market in Cusco: $55
- Market Tour & Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $55
- Cooking Class and market tour with a local chef: $56
- Peruvian Cooking Experience & Pisco Tasting in Cusco : $59
- Cusco Cooking Classes and San Pedro Market Tour: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class and Local Market in Cusco: $59
- Peruvian Cooking Class & Market Tour: $65
- Dinner at Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel: $65
- Awamaki Cooking Class: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Cusco $29
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Shopping Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $25
- JR The Wine Experience: $25
- Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $42
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour: $45
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
- Private Experience of Simple Silver Ring Making in Amman: $45
- Private Guided City Tour by bike(scooter): $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class$2.67
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- 1 Day Rainbow Mountain Tour From Cusco: $45
- 2 Day Pisac Ollantaytambo Salt flats Moray Sacred Valley Tour: $297
- ATV Tour to Moray, Maras and Salar in the Sacred Valley of the Incas: $42
- City Tour Cusco / Tour in the City: $12
- City tour of Cusco on E-BIKE: $145
- Cusco city wolking tour churches and streets : $35
- Half-Day Private Tour to Maras and Moray: $106
- Humantay Lake Tour From Cusco: $63
- Moray saltmines ATV (Cuatrimotos) Tour: $70
- Official Machupicchu Ticket: $99
- Official Ticket Football Day tour In Cusco with Tourism Guide: $100
- Official Ticket- Machu Picchu Lost Citadel: $72
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Cusco $9.42
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: $64
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Access and Drinks: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with more than 10 Benefits: $25
- Pub Crawl with 3 Bars and Nightclub Entry: $26
- Pisco and wine tour in the Majes Valley: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Cusco, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Cusco much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Cusco is in South America, 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 Cusco would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cusco 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 Cusco.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Cusco?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Cusco, 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.