Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg. 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 Gothenburg?
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.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Gothenburg $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $147. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Gothenburg $47
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Gothenburg $94
Compare Hotels in Amman and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Gothenburg $22
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
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia Airport to Amman – Private Transfer with Wi-Fi: $20
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $48
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $169
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $79
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $213
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $107
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $58Gothenburg $78
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: $35
- 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
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Gothenburg $18
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 Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Privet Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private 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
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $38
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Bus and Boat: $55
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $47
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $66
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $38
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $70
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $76
- Gothenburg - Private guided tour: $581
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $37
- Gothenburg : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $122
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Gothenburg $24
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
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When comparing the travel costs between Amman and Gothenburg, we can see that Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Gothenburg?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
Both Gothenburg and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
In the summer, Amman is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Gothenburg. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Amman or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg and Amman during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Amman is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Gothenburg. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Amman or Gothenburg in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Gothenburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
Gothenburg can be very cold during winter. Amman is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Amman or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Gothenburg. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Amman is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Gothenburg. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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