Which place is cheaper, Delhi 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 Delhi?
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 Delhi. 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 Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Delhi $48
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $48. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Delhi $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Delhi $42
Compare Hotels in Amman and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Delhi $4.28
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 Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $51
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $40
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $58
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
- Amman Airport Private Transfer up to 7 Pax: $82
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.68
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.57
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $54
- VIP Arrival Meet & Assist service at Delhi Airport (opt transfer): $81
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $100
- Transfer from Delhi Airport to Agra Hotel: $80
- Transfer Delhi to Agra by AC car with Taj Mahal & Agra Fort Visit: $80
- Sunrise Taj Mahal Day Trip from Delhi with Guide & Transfers: $88
- Same Day Agra from Delhi with Luxury Transfers : A Taj Trip: $110
- Safe Private Transfer From New Delhi Airport or Hotel to Agra: $19
- Round trip Airport to Hotel to Airport transfers: $34
- Round Trip Delhi Airport Transfers – Arrival & Departure Both: $43
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Private transfer: Delhi hotel to Railway station: $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $58Delhi $18
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- 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 Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Old Delhi Food Tour: 8 Tastings & Tuk-Tuk Ride with Local Expert: $17
- Delhi Guided Half Day Food Tour in Famous Markets: $19
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Delhi Private Cooking Class: $25
- Old Delhi Food Tour Extravaganza!: $26
- Online: Indian Food Cooking Class: $29
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour – Explore Spices in Chandni Chowk: $30
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $32
- Old Delhi Food Tour: Street Food, Rickshaw & Spice Market: $35
- Traditional Indian Cooking Class with Family Experience: $36
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Delhi $17
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $18
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
- Day Tour Madaba, Mount Nebo and Baptism site From Amman: $35
- Amman Jerash and Ajloun Private Tour: $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.12
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- "Supporting Slum Artists: Guided Walking Tour": $40
- 02 Days Amritsar and Golden Temple Tour by Train from Delhi: $264
- 02 Days Jaipur Tour By Car From Delhi: $140
- 02 Days Overnight Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $180
- 02 nights 03 Days Private Jaipur tour from Delhi: $280
- 02-Days Taj Mahal Sunrise & Sunset Luxury Tour with Fatehpur Sikri from Delhi: $98
- 03 Days Private Ranthambore Wildlife Safari Tour From Delhi: $230
- 03-Days private luxury Golden Triangle Tour Delhi, Agra, Jaipur: $156
- 04 Days Golden Triangle Tour of India: $199
- 06 Hours Old and New Delhi Private City Tour: $14
- 1 Day Delhi and 1 Day Agra Tour From Delhi with Taj Mahal Sunrise - With Hotels: $166
- 1 Day Taj Mahal Tour With Experienced Guide: $63
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Delhi $7.60
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 Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl (3 Hours Guided Bar Hopping Tour): $29
- Pub Crawl Delhi: $34
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Delhi, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Delhi 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 Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Delhi, 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 Delhi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Delhi. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. Amman is cooler than Delhi in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Amman or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman usually receives more rain than Delhi. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Delhi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Delhi averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Delhi. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Amman or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Delhi. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Delhi in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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