Which place is cheaper, Koh Lipe or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Koh Lipe?
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 Lipe. 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 Lipe?
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 Lipe
Ko Lipe used to be one of Thailand's most gorgeous hidden treasures. While it's still breathtaking, it's certainly not hidden anymore. With a small community of approximately 700 chow lair, or sea gypsies, this region is doing its best to maintain the beauty of its culture and beaches despite the influx of tourism. The rapid development has seen additions of concrete cafes and travel agencies. There are still rich, cultural gems to find in Ko Lipe - you just have to be willing to wander.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Thailand, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Koh Lipe $85
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Koh Lipe is $85. 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 Lipe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Koh Lipe $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Koh Lipe $88
Compare Hotels in Amman and Koh Lipe
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Koh Lipe? 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 Lipe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Koh Lipe $18
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:
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to Amman City: $68
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman Hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Dead Sea Transfer: $110
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Lipe
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Koh Lipe:
- Private Transfer Pak Bara Pier to Hatyai Airport by Van: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Koh Lipe?
Prices for flights to both Koh Lipe 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 $34Koh Lipe $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:
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Koh Lipe $23
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
Tours and Activities in Koh Lipe
Here are a few actual costs in Koh Lipe for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Hours Tour Sunset Cruise Around Lipe: $15
- Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) 1 day Experience: $111
- Experience the Koh Lipe Backyard including 5 Mysterious Islands: $21
- Experience the Koh Lipe Frontier in the Eastern Adang Archipelago: $25
- Full-Day Koh Lipe 7 Islands Snorkeling Experience with Lunch: $24
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Koh Lipe $8.18
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Koh Lipe, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Koh Lipe much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Koh Lipe 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 Lipe would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Lipe 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 Lipe.
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 Lipe Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Koh Lipe?
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 Koh Lipe in the Summer?
Both Koh Lipe 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 Koh Lipe year-round.
Koh Lipe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Koh Lipe. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Koh Lipe. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Lipe in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Koh Lipe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Koh Lipe attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to April in Koh Lipe is the dry season. Also, May to October is the rainy season in Koh Lipe. Koh Lipe receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Koh Lipe. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Amman is cooler than Koh Lipe in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Lipe in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Koh Lipe. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Lipe throughout the year.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Koh Lipe. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Koh Lipe. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Koh Lipe averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Koh Lipe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Lipe in the Spring?
Both Koh Lipe 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 Koh Lipe because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Lipe is December to April. The rainy season in Koh Lipe is May to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Lipe. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Koh Lipe. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Koh Lipe receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Koh Lipe. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Koh Lipe fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Koh Lipe 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Lipe and Amman
| Amman | Koh Lipe | |||
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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) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.