Which place is cheaper, Doha or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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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 $110Doha $200
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Doha is $200. 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 : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $57
- Airport Private Transfer to or from Amman or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $87
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $43
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Luxury Transfer To Amman, Jordan: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay : $20
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Private transfer: Doha to Doha Airport (DOH): $70
- Private transfer: Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha: $70
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City : $70
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $74
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $82
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $74
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 $34Doha $61
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: $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
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: $65
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- 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
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch/Dinner in Desert Camp: $280
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
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:
- Amman Shooping Tour: $35
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $35
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Full Day Amman Private Luxury City Tour: $45
- Private Experience of Simple Silver Ring Making in Amman: $45
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Jerash Half Day tour from Amman : $55
- Half Day Amman Private City Tour : $55
- Amazing Amman City Tour: $56
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed & The Caves) : $57
- Private Half Day Tour in Jerash From Amman: $60
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $84
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $124
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $69
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour: $140
- 6 Hrs desert desert safari & Relax at inland sea desert (No Rush Tour): $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Doha $15
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
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.