Which place is cheaper, Florence 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 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 $135Florence $209
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Florence is $209. 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 $101
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Florence $202
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 $26
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
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$9.31
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Taxi from Airport$29
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In City Parking (Full Day)$35
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Bus Pass (Full Day)$5.82
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Bus From Airport$5.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Florence
Also for Florence, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers to and from Florence airport: $105
- Transfer from Florence to Arezzo with a stop at The Mall Outlet: $177
- Transfer Florence to Pisa: $224
- Transfer Florence - Bologna with stop at the Barberino Outlet: $153
- Private transfer from Florence to Massa with private driver: $277
- Private transfer Florence Airport / Hotel Florence: $189
- Private transfer Firenze - Pisa with stop in Volterra: $165
- Private Transfer from your Hotel in Florence to the Airport: $64
- Private Transfer from San Casciano in Val di Pesa to Firenze (FLR) Airport: $246
- Private Transfer from SMN Train Station to Florence: $55
- Private Transfer from Hotels in Florence to the Pisa Airport: $218
- Private Transfer from Florence city centre to Florence Airport: $132
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 $58Florence $72
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 Florence
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Florence:
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Panini Sandwich$7.56
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Florence
For Florence, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Italian Cooking Class Fresh Pasta and Traditional Tiramisu: $22
- Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $29
- Florence Old City Street Food Tour and Guided Sightseeing: $34
- Pasta Cooking Class for Families & Wine and Soft Drinks: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Florence with Set Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Florence Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine: $35
- The Italian Way: Pizza and Gelato Class with Unlimited Wine: $44
- Street Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Expert Guide in 2.5 hours: $45
- Florence's Food Tour with Authentic Local Tastigs and Sightseeing: $50
- Florence Street Food Tour with Walking Sightseeing and Local Guide: $50
- Florence Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine: $53
- Florence Food Tour with Local Guide and City Highlights: $53
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Florence $35
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
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$13
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Phone Booking Fee for Uffizi$4.65
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Firenze Card (for Two)$116
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Audioguides at Uffizi (for Two)$23
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Giotto's Tower Entrance Fee$6.98
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Boboli Gardens Entrance Fee$8.15
Tours and Activities in Florence
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Florence.
- "Chianti Segreto: Winter Tour Wines and Tuscan Lunch.": $195
- 1-Hour Mythological Tour in Piazza della Signoria: Experience for Children: $53
- 2 hours sunset walking tour: $224
- 2-Hour Private Evening Walking Guided Tour of Florence Culture: $189
- 2-Hour Private Walking Tour with Local Guides in Florence: $128
- 2-Hours Walking Tour in Florence: $177
- 4 WINES TASTING in a Chianti Classico Farm (Visit/tour at the winery included): $33
- 4 Wines Tasting with 2 Tuscan Cheeses & Tour at the winery: $44
- A Walking Tour in Florence Unveiled + Ebook: $130
- A day in the life of Florence - Private tour with a local: $262
- Academia Gallery Skip-the-Line Priority Entrance Tickets: $50
- Academia Gallery VIP Private Guided Tour with 5 Star EXPERT: $177
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Florence $21
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 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$4.89
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Bottle of Wine$8.73
Sample the Local Flavors in Florence
Also in Florence, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Authentic Tuscan Wine Tasting Experience: $18
- Classic Wine Tasting by Carus Wines: $24
- Wine Tasting Experience near Florence: $29
- Florence Nightlife Pub Crawl 3 Bars and 1 Club with Games: $29
- Super Tuscan Wine Tour by Carus Vini: $29
- Classic Wine Tasting in Montalcino: $35
- Wine Tasting in an Authentic Tuscan Cellar in Radda in Chianti: $38
- Montefioralle Winery - Tour and Wine Tasting in Chianti: $41
- Wine Tasting with Cured Meats and Cheeses in Florence: $42
- Sip & Savor Italian Wine Tasting in the Heart of Florence: $46
- Wine Tasting of Brunello with Tuscan Cold Cuts and Cheese: $46
- Private Wine Tasting Experience in the heart of Tuscany: $47
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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