Which place is cheaper, Ephesus 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 Ephesus?
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 Ephesus. 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 Ephesus?
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.
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, and The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Ephesus $118
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Ephesus is $118. 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 Ephesus in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Ephesus $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Ephesus $98
Compare Hotels in Amman and Ephesus
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Ephesus? 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 Ephesus Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Ephesus $36
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- From Dead Sea and Petra Day Trip with Transfers: $187
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Premium Private Transfer Between Amman City or Airport & Wadi Rum: $170
- From Amman Transfer to Petra: $169
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Aqaba Airport: $153
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Private Transfer from Amman City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vip Transfer Kusadasi To/From Izmir Airport (Price for ONE WAY): $89
- Transfer from/to Izmir Airport ADB to/from Didim Area: $200
- Transfer: $71
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $159
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $54
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $54
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $63
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Kusadasi: $100
- Private Transfer Kusadasi, Port, Hotel From/To Izmir Airport: $299
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Ephesus?
Prices for flights to both Ephesus 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 $58Ephesus $41
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $119
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.11
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Dessert$0.12
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.41
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Snacks$0.17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Ephesus Tour & Cooking Experience with locals: $160
- Kusadasi Selcuk Ephesus Gourmet and Street Food Tour: $236
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $300
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Ephesus $41
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1-Night Private Overnight Madaba Independent Tour from Amman: $170
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- 2 Day Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk: $160
- 2 Days Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour: $206
- 2 Days Ephesus and Istanbul Tour from Kusadasi and Istanbul Ports: $295
- 2-Hour Kusadasi Safari Buggy Experience: $41
- 3-Hour Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses Tour from Kusadasi: $20
- ALL COVERED AND INCLUSIVE: EPHESUS & ARTEMIS TOUR for cuisers: $110
- ALL INCLUDED: Ephesus Ruins, Mary's House Tour incl ENTRY TICKETS: $55
- ALL INCLUSIVE Private Ephesus, Terrace Houses tour with LUNCH: $127
- ALL INCLUSIVE VIP EphesusTour+Skip the Line Tickets(For Cruisers): $90
- All Inclusive Private Access Ephesus Tour (SKIP-THE-LINE): $71
- All Inclusive Private Ephesus Tour Virgin Mary and Lunch: $125
- All Inclusive Private Ephesus, Village Tour and Traditional Lunch: $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Ephesus $10
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.09
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-Line: Ephesus Shore Excursion & Wine Tasting: $21
- PRIVATE & GROUP: EPHESUS TOUR with Wine Tasting (SKIP-THE-LINE): $29
- LGBTQ+ Friendly Ephesus Shore Excursion & Local Wine Tasting: $30
- FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $34
- Ephesus Shore Excursion & Wine Tasting + Lunch - Opt Turkish Bath: $35
- FOR CRUISERS:Kusadasi Port Private Wine Tasting and Ephesus Tour: $45
- POTTERY PAINTING & WINE TASTING Tour from Kusadasi Port: $49
- Wine Tasting-Village Shore Excursion from Kusadasi Port: $50
- Sirince Village and Wine Tour with Artemis Temple: $58
- Kusadasi Shore Excursions Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tours: $70
- Private Ephesus and Sirince Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $92
- FOR CRUISERS: Ephesus Ruins & Sirince Village Wine Tasting Tour: $99
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Ephesus, we can see that Amman is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Amman is in Middle East and Ephesus is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Ephesus Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Ephesus?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Ephesus, 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 Ephesus?
Ephesus has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Ephesus in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Ephesus. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Ephesus for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Amman is around the same temperature as Ephesus in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Ephesus fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus 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 Ephesus during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Ephesus receives 378 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Ephesus. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 1 mm (0 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Ephesus 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ephesus in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Ephesus. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Ephesus because of the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Amman is around the same temperature as Ephesus. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Ephesus averages at about 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Ephesus. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ephesus receives 232 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Ephesus. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Ephesus 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ephesus in the Winter?
Both Ephesus and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ephesus this time of year.
In January, Amman is generally cooler than Ephesus. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Ephesus fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Ephesus during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Ephesus receives 131 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives around the same amount of rain as Ephesus. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Ephesus 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ephesus in the Spring?
Both Ephesus and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Amman is around the same temperature as Ephesus in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Ephesus fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Ephesus. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ephesus receives 231 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Ephesus. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Ephesus receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Ephesus 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Ephesus and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
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