Which place is cheaper, Kanchanaburi or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Kanchanaburi?
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 Kanchanaburi. 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 Kanchanaburi?
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.
Kanchanaburi
If the hustle and bustle of the big city of Bangkok is just getting to you, there's an easy escape. Kanchanaburi, Thailand is a city located at the meeting of Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai, and is ideal for backpackers looking to reflect and relax. With easily accessible waterfalls and national parks, you'll wonder why anyone ever leaves.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Kanchanaburi $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Kanchanaburi is $42. 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 Kanchanaburi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Kanchanaburi $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Kanchanaburi $38
Compare Hotels in Amman and Kanchanaburi
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Kanchanaburi? 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 Kanchanaburi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Kanchanaburi $12
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Shuttle Transfer from Amman to Jerusalem: $79
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport and Amman Private Transfer /Multiple Destion: $41
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kanchanaburi
Also for Kanchanaburi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Ratchaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $98
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $163
- Private Transfer from Kanchanaburi to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $171
- Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok to/from Kanchanaburi: $103
- Arrival Bangkok Airport Private Transfer : Hotel in Kanchanaburi: $116
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Kanchanaburi?
Prices for flights to both Kanchanaburi 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 $34Kanchanaburi $12
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
Typical Food Prices in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch$4.09
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai Cooking Class: $34
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Kanchanaburi $9.10
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Amman :Private day tour to Jerash and Ajloun: $81
- MT_ Private Driver - Tourist Transport and Business Services : $56
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $300
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $150
- 1 Day Tour: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 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: $150
- 2 Day Tour Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $300
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $264
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kanchanaburi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kanchanaburi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Entry Park TreeHouse$5.46
Tours and Activities in Kanchanaburi
For Kanchanaburi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amazing Boat Trip River Kwai and Erawan Falls Full Day Tour: $116
- Bangkok Mystical Waterfall & River Kwai Tour: $241
- Bangkok and Beyond - A 6 Day Exciting Group Tour: $1,000
- Bangkok: 2-Day River Kwai & Erawan National Park Tour: $281
- Bangkok: Erawan Waterfall, River Kwai & Death Railway Tour: $95
- Bangkok: Kanchanaburi and Erawan Waterfall Private Tour: $149
- Cycling to visit Local Experience and Learn Culture with Local expert: $28
- Discovery Bike Tour: $16
- E-Scooter Tour in Kanchanaburi: $30
- Erawan Waterfall & Train Tour from Kanchanaburi – Full Day: $110
- Erawan Waterfalls & Phra That Cave Tour : from Bangkok: $111
- Full Day Kanchanaburi River Kwai Experience: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Kanchanaburi $8.03
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Kanchanaburi, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Kanchanaburi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kanchanaburi 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 Kanchanaburi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Kanchanaburi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Kanchanaburi?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Kanchanaburi. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Kanchanaburi, 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 Kanchanaburi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Amman or Kanchanaburi in the Summer?
Both Kanchanaburi and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Kanchanaburi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Kanchanaburi is July to October. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kanchanaburi receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Kanchanaburi during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Kanchanaburi receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
Amman is cooler than Kanchanaburi in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Kanchanaburi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Kanchanaburi 29°C (84°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kanchanaburi in the Autumn?
Both Kanchanaburi 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kanchanaburi year-round.
November to May is the dry season in Kanchanaburi. July to October is the rainy season in Kanchanaburi. Kanchanaburi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Kanchanaburi receives 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Kanchanaburi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kanchanaburi receives 206 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Kanchanaburi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Kanchanaburi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Kanchanaburi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kanchanaburi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Kanchanaburi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Kanchanaburi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Kanchanaburi receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kanchanaburi this time of the year. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Kanchanaburi during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Kanchanaburi receives 276 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Kanchanaburi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Kanchanaburi fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Kanchanaburi 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kanchanaburi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Kanchanaburi. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kanchanaburi throughout the year.
Also, November to May in Kanchanaburi is the dry season. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Kanchanaburi receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kanchanaburi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Kanchanaburi. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kanchanaburi receives 262 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Kanchanaburi. Amman is much colder than Kanchanaburi in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Kanchanaburi fluctuates around 32°C (89°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Kanchanaburi 32°C (89°F)
Typical Weather for Kanchanaburi and Amman
| Amman | Kanchanaburi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 32°C (89°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 30°C (87°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 218 mm (8.6 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
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