Which place is cheaper, Florence or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Florence?
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 Florence. 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 Florence?
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.
Florence
Florence is the capital of Tuscany and one of the most well known cities in Italy for its art and cultural scenes. The city is rooted in history and you can see this in the architecture, statues, gardens, and art that are everywhere around town. This city truly is a living museum. You should allow yourself at least a couple of days to explore Florence and if you can afford more, it is well worth the time. In particular, if art history is your passion then you will need a week or more to satisfy your interest as the museums and architecturally impressive buildings throughout the city are endless.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to Italy, and The Best Budget Tours to Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Florence $165
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Florence is $165. 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 Florence in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Florence $93
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Florence $186
Compare Hotels in Amman and Florence
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Florence? 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 Florence Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Florence $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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Florence
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Florence:
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Taxi Ride Within City$8.57
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Taxi from Airport$27
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In City Parking (Full Day)$32
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.36
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Bus From Airport$5.36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Florence - Siena with visit to Chianti and wine tasting: $219
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $142
- Transfer Between Florence and Rome with Sightseeing Stop: $1,184
- Private transfer Hotel Florence / Florence Airport: $131
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $131
- Private transfer: $257
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence (hotel OR airport pick-up): $85
- Private arrival OR departure transfer in Florence: $115
- Private Transfer: Florence to Florence Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR): $153
- Private Transfer: Florence City Center to Peretola Airport (FLR): $64
- Private Transfer from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $179
- Private Transfer from Scandicci to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $110
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Florence?
Prices for flights to both Florence 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 $34Florence $38
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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$6.96
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Florence Street Food Tour: Market & City Center: $29
- Florence Street Food Tour, Market and City Center: $31
- Walking Food Tour at Sunset with Tastings: $33
- Virtual Live Cooking Class What Do You Have in Your Pantry: $35
- Virtual Cooking Class: Bruschetta & Tiramisù: $36
- Virtual Italian Meatballs Cooking Class, Live from Tuscany: $37
- Street Food Tour with Local Expert Guide: $41
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours : $41
- Florence Street Food Tour and sightseeing with Central Market: $46
- Eating Florence Street Food Tour Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Florence $32
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Typical Entertainment Prices in Florence
For Florence, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Admission to Uffizi$12
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.29
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Firenze Card (for Two)$107
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$21
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.43
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$7.50
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- Accademia Gallery Skip the line Tickets : $34
- Express Early Morning Uffizi Small Group Tour I Max 6 People: $141
- Florence Duomo: VIP After-Hours Dome Tour with Terrace Access: $174
- Florence FoodTour with Local Guide: $192
- Florence-Private bike tour: $99
- Uffizi Skip-the-Line Entry & Guided Tour: $71
- Private Tour of Uffizi and Accademia Gallery with David: $228
- Semi-Private Uffizi Gallery Guided Tour: $71
- Tour Private of Florence in electric car : $42
- VIP Uffizi Gallery Tour: $75
- "Good Morning Chianti Classico" - Tour in 2 wineries with lunch: $197
- 1 Hour guided tour: Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Florence $20
Typical Alcohol Prices in Florence
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Florence from other travelers:
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Glass of Chianti$4.50
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Bottle of Wine$8.04
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting by CarusVini in San Casciano in val di Pesa: $16
- Wine Tasting Activity at Chianti Rufina: $23
- Great wine tasting at Tenuta Moriano: $25
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $27
- Biodynamic Wine Tasting with Producer in Vinci: $28
- Sip, Savor, Save! Youth Wine Tasting Tour with Appitisers: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience with Three Types of Tuscan Wine: $29
- From Florence to Chianti Rufina: Wine Tasting Experience: $32
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $33
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $33
- Discover Artimino wine tasting, a few steps from Florence: $33
- Cellar Wine Tour: $33
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Florence, we can see that Florence is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Florence is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Florence would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Florence 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 Florence Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Florence?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Florence. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Florence, 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 Florence?
Florence 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 Florence in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Florence. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Florence for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Amman is around the same temperature as Florence in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Florence fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Florence this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Florence during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Florence. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Florence receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Florence 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Florence in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Florence. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Florence because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Florence. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Florence averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Florence. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 177 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Florence. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Florence receives 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Florence 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Amman or Florence in the Winter?
Both Florence 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 Florence this time of year.
In January, Amman is generally a little warmer than Florence. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Florence fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Florence during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Florence receives 105 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Florence. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Florence receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Florence 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Amman or Florence in the Spring?
Both Florence 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. Also, many travelers come to Florence for the natural beauty.
Amman is a little warmer than Florence in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Florence fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Florence. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Florence receives 192 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Florence. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Florence receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Florence 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Florence and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
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