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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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Doha $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Doha is $245. 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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- 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 Amman: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $40
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Amman Private Airport & City Transfers: $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer from Hamad Airport to Doha City - Stress-Free Tranafer: $40
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $15
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $83
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $81
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $52
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport(DOH) to Doha Cruise Port: $97
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha Port: $52
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels: $58
- Hamad Airport Transfer Service – 24/7 Door-to-Door Transport: $98
- From North of Qatar Guided Tour with Transfers: $52
- Entry to Angry Birds World with Transfer to Park and Top Up- Private Tour: $174
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:
- Amman by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- 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 Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Traditional Sunset Dhow Cruise Tour with BBQ Buffet Dinner: $32
- Starlight Dhow Cruise Dinner Experience on Doha Waterfront: $34
- Moonlight on Marina Traditional Dhow Cruise With Optional Dinner: $42
- Sunset Dinner Cruise in Doha Bay A Traditional Dhow Experience: $55
- Moonlight Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $65
- Sunset Desert Safari, Dune Bashing & BBQ Camp Dinner: $110
- Qatar Desert Safari Tour with Bedouin Camp Lunch or Dinner: $130
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $149
- Qatar: Full day combo Tour Desert Safari with Dhow Cruise Dinner: $150
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- Full-Day Desert Safari With Lunch or BBQ Dinner at Camp: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
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:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $18
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-2-1 Olympic and Sports Museum ticket | Qatar: $23
- 4 Hour Doha City Tour from Airport, Hotel & Cruise Terminal: $57
- 4 Hours Kayaking Adventure in Qatar Purple Island Mangroves: $125
- 4 Hours-Doha City Tour from AirPort/ Hotel: $54
- 4 Hrs Private Doha Tour: Discover the City’s Premier Attractions!: $115
- 4 hours Desert Safari Experience in Doha up to Group of 5: $260
- 4-Hour Private Group City Tour in Doha, Qatar: $45
- 4-Hours Guided City Tour in Doha (Souq, Katara, Pearl, Lusail): $60
- 6 Hours Private Full Day Tour in Doha: $117
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour Including National Museum Entrance: $110
- 8-hour Doha tour: Cultural site, Heritage market, Modern Landmark: $149
- Arabian Dhow Cruise in Doha with Sunset and Skyline Views: $37
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:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
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.