Which place is cheaper, Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang?
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 Koh Chang. 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 Koh Chang?
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.
Koh Chang
Most people pick Thailand for their destination because they're anxious to collapse on a breathtaking beach. If that is you, Ko Chang does not disappoint. As one the country's most beautiful islands, Ko Chang is full of white beaches and incredible wildlife. Beware, though, you're not the only one with Ko Chang in mind. During the high season, the island can become quite crowded with tourists.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Adventure Tours to Thailand, and The Best Eco Tours in Thailand.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Koh Chang $67
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Koh Chang is $67. 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 Koh Chang in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Koh Chang $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Koh Chang $54
Compare Hotels in Amman and Koh Chang
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Koh Chang? 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 Koh Chang Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Koh Chang $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:
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels or visa versa: $29
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfers from Amman City Inside Jordan and Vice Versa: $77
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $53
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Dead sea: $95
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Araba Border: $153
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Aqaba: $110
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport QAIA to Your Hotel in Amman: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Chang
Also for Koh Chang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Stand Up Paddle Experience on Koh Chang with Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Trat to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport: $228
- Private Transfer from Trat to Don Mueang (DMK) Airport: $235
- Private Transfer from Koh Chang to Bangkok Airports (BKK/DMK): $132
- Private Koh Chang Jungle Trekking with Hotel Transfer: $219
- One Day Koh Chang Reef Snorkeling and Koh Rang Trip with Transfer: $52
- Koh Chang to BKK or DMK Airport Private Transfer: $134
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Koh Chang?
Prices for flights to both Koh Chang 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 $58Koh Chang $32
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- 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: $119
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Koh Chang $6.05
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle: $120
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $175
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Tour: $175
Tours and Activities in Koh Chang
For Koh Chang, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Koh Chang 2 Dive Shipwreck and Coral Reef Scuba Experience: $117
- Koh Chang Full-Day 2-Dive Shipwreck & Reef Scuba Tour: $134
- Koh Chang Half Day Reef and Shipwreck Snorkeling Tour: $45
- Koh Chang Highest Peak Jungle Experience with Hotel Pick up: $87
- Koh Chang Muay Thai Live Fight Night Show & Tickets: $31
- Koh Chang Nature Friendly Local Gondola Cruise: $44
- Koh Chang Private Jungle Trekking Tour with Lunch: $263
- Koh Chang Shipwreck Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat with Lunch: $43
- Koh Chang Stand Up Paddle River Adventure with Pick Up: $25
- Muay Thai Night Show and Tickets at Koh Chang Stadium: $36
- PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience: $171
- Private Kayak Experience in Bang Bao Bay with Lunch: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Koh Chang $5.19
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Koh Chang, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Koh Chang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Koh Chang Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Koh Chang?
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 Koh Chang in the Summer?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Koh Chang. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 440 mm (17.3 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 Koh Chang during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 143 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Koh Chang 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Chang in the Autumn?
Both Koh Chang 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 Koh Chang year-round.
November to February is the dry season in Koh Chang. June to October is the rainy season in Koh Chang. Koh Chang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Koh Chang. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 280 mm (11 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 193 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Koh Chang in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Koh Chang fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Koh Chang 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Chang in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Koh Chang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Koh Chang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
November to February in Koh Chang is the dry season. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Koh Chang. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Chang this time of the year. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Koh Chang during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Chang receives 282 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Koh Chang. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Koh Chang averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Koh Chang 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Chang in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Koh Chang. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Chang throughout the year.
June to October in Koh Chang is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Chang. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Koh Chang. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Koh Chang receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Koh Chang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Koh Chang. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Chang receives 247 hours of full sun.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Koh Chang. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Koh Chang fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Koh Chang 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Chang and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 356 mm (14 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 513 mm (20.2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 440 mm (17.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 514 mm (20.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 476 mm (18.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
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