Which place is cheaper, Guangzhou or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Guangzhou?
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 Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou?
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.
Guangzhou
With a population of more than 12 million, Guangzhou is the third largest city in China after Beijing and Shanghai. Though it has a long history, founded in 214 BC, the city has also many modern attractions, a mix of the old and new with temples and parks as well as skyscrapers and shopping centers. Its location on the Pearl River has contributed to this growth, making Guangzhou a major port and commercial hub.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in China, and The Best 2-Week Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Guangzhou $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Guangzhou is $89. 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 Guangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Guangzhou $57
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Guangzhou $114
Compare Hotels in Amman and Guangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Guangzhou? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Guangzhou $14
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 from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Dead Sea Transfer: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Guangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Guangzhou:
- Zhuhai City Private Arrival Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Int'l Airport : $108
- Private Transfer: Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Nan Railway Station: $38
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Baiyun Airport : $53
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Int Airport (CAN) to Shekou Port: $68
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou City Center to South Railway Station: $49
- Private Transfer from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Guangzhou Hotel: $88
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou and Shenzhen City Area: $104
- Private Transfer between Guangzhou Baiyun Mountain and City Area: $44
- Private Guided Guangzhou Pearl River Cruise Tour With Hotel Transfer: $109
- Private Baiyun Airport Transfer to Guangzhou Railway or East Railway Station: $49
- Private Arrival Transfer in English-speaking: Airport to Hotel: $99
- Pearl River Night Cruise with Private Transfers in Guangzhou: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Guangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Guangzhou 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 $34Guangzhou $19
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Guangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Guangzhou.
- Guangzhou Evening Food Tour Through Local Neighborhood: $65
- Guangzhou Night View Cruise Tour with Dinner: $90
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour VIP Cruise and Dim-Sum Dinner Option: $146
- 3-Hour Guangzhou Private Cooking Class with Local Market Visit : $165
- Private Guangzhou Night Tour with Canton Tower and Dim-Sum Dinner: $176
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market: $180
- Private Guangzhou Food Tour Yumcha and Local Food Market Explore: $180
- Guangzhou Private Night Tour: Lychee Bay, Beijing Road, Cruise, Dinner: $204
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Guangzhou $18
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
Tours and Activities in Guangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Guangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Guangzhou Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service: $75
- Liuxihe National Forest Park Private Day Tour from Guangzhou: $266
- Private Tour of Foshan: The Ancestral Temple and Other Options from Guangzhou : $167
- 1 Day Historical Guangzhou Layover Tour from Airport: $260
- 4 Hours Half Day Guangzhou Airport Layover Visa-Free Private Tour: $180
- 4-Hour Baiyun Mountain Yuntai Garden Private Guangzhou City Tour: $180
- 5-Hour Sai Kwan Walking Tour with Unique Food Tasting: $72
- AAAAA Top National Natural Preserve Dinghu Mountain Private Tour: $300
- All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Lotus Hill and Shawan Old Town from Guangzhou: $229
- Ancient Foshan Day Tour from Guangzhou: $201
- Best of Guangzhou City Sightseeing: $110
- Big Buddha Mountain Martial Art Culture Countryside Private Tour: $220
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Guangzhou $14
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Guangzhou, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Guangzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Guangzhou is in Asia, 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 Guangzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Guangzhou 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 Amman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amman than you might in Guangzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Guangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Guangzhou?
Guangzhou has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Guangzhou, 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 Guangzhou?
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou in the Summer?
Both Guangzhou and Amman during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
In Guangzhou, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 220 hours of full sun.
Guangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Guangzhou. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Guangzhou 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Amman or Guangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Guangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
Amman is cooler than Guangzhou in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Guangzhou fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 192 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Guangzhou 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Amman or Guangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Guangzhou. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Guangzhou. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Guangzhou averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Guangzhou. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Guangzhou receives 133 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Guangzhou. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Guangzhou 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Amman or Guangzhou in the Spring?
Both Guangzhou and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
In April, Amman is generally cooler than Guangzhou. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Guangzhou fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Guangzhou during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Guangzhou receives 78 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Guangzhou. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Guangzhou. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Guangzhou receives 182 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Guangzhou 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Guangzhou and Amman
| Amman | Guangzhou | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 258 mm (10.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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