Which place is cheaper, Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay?
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 Halong Bay. 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 Halong Bay?
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.
Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the north of Vietnam, near the Chinese border. Known for its thousands of beautiful limestone karsts and stalactite-filled caves, it is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam. If you appreciate natural scenery and want an adventure at sea, you'll love cruising among more than 1,900 islands in Ha Long Bay.
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 from Ho Chi Minh City, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Halong Bay $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Halong Bay is $66. 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 Halong Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Halong Bay $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Halong Bay $54
Compare Hotels in Amman and Halong Bay
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Halong Bay? 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 $24Halong Bay $13
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:
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $51
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Airport to Dead Sea Transfer (private shuttle): $85
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $65
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport Transfers - Book Your Airport Taxi: $50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Halong Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Halong Bay:
- Transfer Ha Long and Ninh Binh by Limousine Bus: $23
- Private Transfer: From Ha Long Bay to Ninh Binh: $110
- Private Transfer from Tuan Chau to Haiphong (HPH) Airport: $55
- Private Transfer from Halong Bay Port to Haiphong city hotels: $55
- Private Transfer from Halong Bay Port to Haiphong Airport (HPH): $62
- Private Transfer from Halong Bay Cruise Port to Hanoi city hotels: $75
- Private Transfer from Halong Bay Cruise Port to Haiphong Hotels: $62
- Premium 2-Day Halong & Lan Ha Bay Cruise with Meals & Transfer: $299
- Oasis Bay Party Cruise for Young Travelers with Transfer Included: $185
- Halora Nova Halong Bay 2-Day 1-Night Tour with Hanoi Transfer: $293
- Halong Wonder Bay Cruise 1 Day Tour from Hanoi with Limo Transfer: $68
- Halong Bay transfer to Hai Phong airport with private car 7 seats from HalongBay: $100
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Halong Bay?
Prices for flights to both Halong Bay 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 $58Halong Bay $26
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $118
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Halong Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Halong Bay.
- Sunset and Bioluminescent Kayaking Tour in Lan Ha Bay with Dinner: $37
- From Halong Port: Luxury Dinner Yacht & Spectacular Night Views: $74
- Halong Bay Luxury Dinner Cruise - Ambassador: $79
- 1-day private Hanoi city tour with fun and night street walking food tour: $101
- Best 2D1N Lan Ha Bay Cruise: BBQ dinner, Viet Hai Ancient Village: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Halong Bay $16
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Halong Bay
Here are a few actual costs in Halong Bay for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 07 Hours Explore Halong Bay on La Casta Cruises: $70
- 1 Day Ha Long & Ti Top Island on 3* Cruise: $39
- 1 Day Ha Long & Ti Top Island on 5* Cruise: $51
- 2 Day 1 Night Halong Bay Experience with Victory Star Cruise: $225
- 2 Day 1 Night Luxury Azura Cruise through Halong & Lan Ha Bay: $191
- 2 Day Horror Cruise from Halong city: $214
- 2 Day Navy Peak Trekking, Viethai Village and Ha Long Bay Cruise: $155
- 2 Days 1 Night Aqua Luxury Cruise in Lan Ha Bay: $148
- 2 Days 1 Night La Casta Star Luxury Cruise in Halong & Lan Ha Bay: $299
- 2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure: $138
- 2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha Bay Adventure on Cruise from Halong: $245
- 2 Days 1 Night Lan Ha, Ha Long Bay Tour With Licensed Guide: $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Halong Bay $12
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Halong Bay, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Halong Bay much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Halong Bay Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.