Which place is cheaper, Doha 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 Doha?
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 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Amman or Doha?
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Doha $244
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Doha is $244. 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 Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Doha $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Doha $238
Compare Hotels in Amman and Doha
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Doha? 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 Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Doha $23
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $21
- Transfer from/To King Hussein Border: $45
- Airport Transfer To The Dead Sea: $52
- Airport Transfer To/From Amman: $23
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $54
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Round-Trip Transfer to Amman: $35
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $36
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $50
- Transfer From Airport To All The Places In Qatar: $26
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $27
- Shared Departure Transfer from Doha: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $224
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $79
- Private Transfer: Doha to Hamad Airport DOH by Business Car: $79
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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAmman $58Doha $106
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:
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $89
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Pearl Island Food Tour – 7 Tastings, AC Vehicle: $99
- Pearl Island Food Tour & Marina Cruise with 7 Tastings: $99
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Full-Day Desert safari With BBQ Dinner and Camp Activities : $165
- Doha:Full-Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner BBQ at Camp: $189
- Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Doha $18
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Amman and Desert Castle Private Tour: $35
- Amman Heritage Tour: Street Food, Local Culture & Art: $38
- Amman and Jerash Private Tour: $40
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Sightseeing Tour in Heart of Amman downtown: $40
- Private Walking Tour in Madaba with Local Guide: $41
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $45
- Amman Private City Tour From Airport: $45
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha City Tour in Qatar: $70
- Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
- Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $49
- Full-Day Tour Qatar North And West: $154
- Night Inland Desert Safari Qatar 4WD Tour Private: $70
- North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves: $50
- North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $77
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $66
- "Explore 4-Hour City Highlights Tour.": $20
- 2 Hours Panaromic Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Doha $14
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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting : $140
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.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Doha Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Doha?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Doha, 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.