Should you visit Amman or Doha?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Amman and Doha. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Which city is cheaper, Doha or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $88, while the average daily cost in Doha is $160. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amman and Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Amman, $78 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Amman, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is $39, such as in a hostel.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Doha is $190. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
In Amman travelers spend around $27 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
On average, meal and food prices in Doha cost around $49 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amman $27
Doha $49
Typical Food prices in Amman
For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amman
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman:
$51
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Amman City Tour & Food Tour Combo:
$69
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Private Panoramic Tour of Amman with Lunch or Dinner:
$71
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Private Kan Zaman Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$76
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Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman:
$90
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Half Day Cooking Class in Amman:
$96
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Downtown Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$123
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Contemporary Amman by Night (Dinner Included):
$155
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Romantic Dinner for Two in Amman:
$160
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
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Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner:
$112
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Full Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner,Sand Boarding & Camel Ride:
$195
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Overnight Desert Safari || BBQ Dinner || Sand boarding || inland sea Visit:
$270
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Dune Bashing and Romantic Desert Dinner in Mesaieed from Doha:
$864
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Amman than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $19 on transportation in Amman on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $19 per day to get around in Doha.
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:
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(Price per vehicle 4-Pax) Airport Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea Or K.H.B:
$50
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Airport Private Transfer to/from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B:
$53
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Airport Transfer To/From Amman:
$50
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Airport Transfer to/from Madaba or Dead Sea or Amman or K.H.B:
$45
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Airport Transfer, Pick-up and Drop-off:
$25
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City:
$68
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Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea:
$104
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Airport or Amman Transfer to/from Karak or Dana:
$140
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Airport transfer, Amman, Jordan:
$25
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Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$27
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Amman Airport Private Group Arrival Transfer:
$120
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
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Round Trip Private Transfer Doha Airport DOH to Doha City by Luxury Van:
$176
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Round Trip Hamad Airport (DOH) Transfer to Doha City Center:
$45
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Qatar Airport Private Transfer:
$21
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Private transfer: Doha to Doha Airport (DOH):
$40
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Private transfer: Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha:
$40
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Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport:
$50
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Private Transfer from Doha (DOH) Airport to Doha City:
$50
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Private Departure Transfer from Doha City Center to Hamad Airport (DOH):
$23
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Private Arrival Transfer from Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha City Center:
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: from Doha to Hamad International Airport (DOH):
$22
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Private Airport Transfer: Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Doha:
$22
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Doha International (DOH) Departure Transfer (Doha Hotels to Doha Airport):
$50
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Doha?
Prices for flights to both Doha 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Amman, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $25 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $15 per person, per day in Doha. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on an audio walking tour:
$5.00
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Private Full-Day Petra Tour with Lunch from Amman:
$19
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Half Day Amman Private City Tour:
$22
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed):
$25
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Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed) and Abo Jaber Caves:
$25
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Half Day Private Tour To Dead Sea:
$26
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Amman Private City Tour:
$29
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Exceptional "Jordanian Hennah" Experience In Amman:
$37
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Private Dead Sea Cheap Tour ! Half Day From Amman:
$39
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Citadel, Amphitheatre, Rainbow Street, Famous mosques, ALL in Amman Private Tour:
$40
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Jerash & Amman City Tour Day Trip from Amman:
$41
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Amman Private City Tour:
$41
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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(Create Your Own Itinerary) Private Doha City Day Tour:
$100
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(Private Combo Tour)Desert safari, Camel ride, Quad Bike and Dune Bashing:
$130
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(Private Tour) Doha City Tour:
$97
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(Private Tour) Doha city tour and Dhow boat cruise:
$110
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(Private Tour) Night Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Dune Bashing.:
$110
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(Private Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track:
$115
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(Private Tour)Sunrise Desert Safari Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sand Boarding .:
$108
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(Private) Combo Doha City And Half Day Desert Safari Tour (No Hidden cost):
$198
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(Private) Doha Night City Tours:
$105
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4 Days Tour In Doha:
$399
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4 Hour Qatar Museum Tour:
$105
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4-Hour Cultural Doha Private Day Tour:
$77
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Amman spend on average $11 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Doha may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $12 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Wine Tasting Experience:
$24
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Private Wine Tasting Tour In Amman:
$64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Doha, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Amman.
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