Which place is cheaper, Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak?
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 Khao Lak. 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 Khao Lak?
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.
Khao Lak
Resiliency and relaxation. Those are the two words used to describe one of Thailand's most breathtaking cities. Khao Lak is located in southern Thailand, and when the tsunami of 2004 hit, this area saw the most damage. With more than 4,000 fatalities, 3,000 still unaccounted for and enormous structural damages, many thought Khao Lak would not be able to bounce back. They have proved everyone wrong with a strong and impressive recovery. Now it has returned to its status of vacation hotspot. Unlike neighboring Phuket, though, the resorts in Khao Lak are designed for families and some peace and quiet.
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 Thailand, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Thailand.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Khao Lak $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Khao Lak $56
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Khao Lak $112
Compare Hotels in Amman and Khao Lak
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Khao Lak? 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 Khao Lak Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Khao Lak $57
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 Khao Lak
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Khao Lak:
- Transfer from Khao Lak Hotel to Phuket Airport: $89
- Transfer Service from Khao Lak Hotel to Krabi / Aonang: $119
- Private Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak: $55
- Private Transfer Between Ko Lanta and Khao Lak: $233
- Private Phuket Airport Transfer to or from Khao Lak: $37
- Private Minivan Transfer from Khao Lak hotels to Phuket Airport: $65
- Phuket Airport(HKT)&Hotel Transfers:Private—Phuket/Khao Lak/Krabi: $18
- Khao Lak any hotel to Koh Lanta any hotel Private transfer: $191
- Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary Walk with Hotel Transfer – 2 Hours: $71
- Carnival Magic Phuket Show Ticket with Transfer from Khao Lak: $104
- 30-Minutes Guided Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary: $46
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Khao Lak?
Prices for flights to both Khao Lak 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 $58Khao Lak $58
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 Khao Lak
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Khao Lak.
- Khao Sok: Private Authentic Jungle Cooking Experience: $54
- Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak by Amazon Prime Series Chef: $59
- Hands-On Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Transfer: $62
- Half-Day Small Group Thai Cooking Class from Khao Lak: $76
- Khao Lak Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour & Your Own Menu: $86
- Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary, Rubber Tapping & Coconut Cooking: $110
- Khao Lak Bamboo Rafting and Bamboo Cooking with Waterfall Tour: $118
- Khao Lak : Bamboo Cooking and Bamboo Rafting Tour: $120
- Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Khao Lak $21
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 Khao Lak
Here are a few actual costs in Khao Lak for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1-Hour Guided Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary Observation Tour: $55
- 30 Minutes Khaolak ATV Quadbike & Waterfall Adventure: $77
- Avatar & Mantra Forest Jeep Tour from Phuket: $114
- Bamboo Rafting and Sea Turtle Conservation Center Half Day Tour From Khao Lak: $41
- Cheow Lan Lake Tour in Khao Sok National Park: $126
- Cheow Lan Lake Tour with Cave and Rafthouse from Khao Lak: $122
- Cheow Lan Lake and Diamond Cave Full Day Tour from Khao Lak: $126
- Cheow Lan Lake with Nam Rad Emerald Pool Tour from Khao Lak: $133
- Day Tour with Sea Canoeing at Hong Island from Khao Lak: $95
- From Khao Lak : Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip with Lunch: $138
- From Khao Lak or Phuket: 2-Day Cheow Lan Lake Tour: $312
- From Khao Sok & Cheow Lan Lake Tour with Kayaking: $104
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Khao Lak $15
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 Khao Lak, we can see that Khao Lak 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 Khao Lak is in Asia, 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 Khao Lak Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Khao Lak?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 750 times larger than the population of Khao Lak. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Khao Lak, 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 Khao Lak?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Khao Lak in the Summer?
Both Khao Lak 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Khao Lak year-round.
Khao Lak gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Khao Lak. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Khao Lak receives 284 mm (11.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Khao Lak, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Khao Lak. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Lak receives 206 hours of full sun.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Khao Lak. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Khao Lak fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Khao Lak 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Lak in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Khao Lak. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Khao Lak attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to April in Khao Lak is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Khao Lak. Khao Lak receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Khao Lak. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Khao Lak receives 351 mm (13.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Khao Lak during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Lak receives 181 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Khao Lak in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Khao Lak fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Khao Lak 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Lak in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Khao Lak. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Khao Lak throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Khao Lak. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Khao Lak receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Khao Lak. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Khao Lak receives 287 hours of full sun.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Khao Lak. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Khao Lak averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Khao Lak 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Khao Lak in the Spring?
Both Khao Lak and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Khao Lak because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Khao Lak is November to April. The rainy season in Khao Lak is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Khao Lak. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Khao Lak. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Khao Lak receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Khao Lak. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Khao Lak during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Khao Lak receives 249 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Khao Lak. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Khao Lak fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Khao Lak 29°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Khao Lak and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 345 mm (13.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 286 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 284 mm (11.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 272 mm (10.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 417 mm (16.4 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 351 mm (13.8 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 188 mm (7.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.