Which place is cheaper, Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru. 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 Johor Bahru?
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.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Johor Bahru $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Johor Bahru $41
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Johor Bahru $82
Compare Hotels in Amman and Johor Bahru
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Johor Bahru? 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 Johor Bahru Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Johor Bahru $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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $28
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $31
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore Van Transfer: $39
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore MPV Transfer: $100
- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with Round-trip Transfers: $116
- Singapore Universal Studio & S.E.A Aquarium-COMBO One-Day Pass(Shared transfer): $210
- Private Transfer from Johor Bahru City Center to Singapore Hotels: $102
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $136
- Malaysia：Senai International Airport（JHB）One-Way Transfer: $80
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia to Kuala Lumpur City Hotels One-way Transfer: $105
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $188
- Johor Bahru to Mersing jetty Private Transfer: $95
- Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur City 1-way Transfer: $125
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Johor Bahru?
Prices for flights to both Johor Bahru 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 $58Johor Bahru $16
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: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- 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 $32Johor Bahru $8.04
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- *15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide: $117
- Adventure Cove WaterPark Sentosa Island Singpore: $34
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Tickets: $49
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Tickets: $39
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.52
- Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore Entry Ticket with Voucher: $74
- HydroDash Singapore Ticket: $45
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour (Double): $86
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour(Single): $62
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
- Johor Day Tour - Lasertag, Eco Farm, Go Kart [Car]: $275
- Johor Day Tour - Ostrich Farm, Beach, Waterfall, Fireflies [Car]: $278
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Johor Bahru $5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 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 Johor Bahru, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Johor Bahru much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Johor Bahru Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Johor Bahru?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Johor Bahru. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Johor Bahru, 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.
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.