Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Phi Phi. 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 Phi Phi?
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 Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Koh Phi Phi $72
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $72. 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 Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Koh Phi Phi $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Koh Phi Phi $80
Compare Hotels in Amman and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Koh Phi Phi? 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 Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Koh Phi Phi $6.89
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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
- Amman to Jerusalem Private Transfer: $160
- Amman Or Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra, Jordan: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$15
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Longboat Taxi$2.73
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Superfast Transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by Arisa Speed Boat: $28
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $25
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $52
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket VIP Speed Boat Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi 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 Phi Phi $11
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 Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.64
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Sit Down Lunch$9.27
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Casual Lunch$5.73
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Coconut Donut$0.27
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$11
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Sit Down Dinner$14
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Koh Phi Phi $45
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 Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.18
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- 6 Hours Private Tour Around Phi Phi Islands From Phi Phi: $160
- Early Bird Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
- Early Bird Phi Phi and 4 Islands Tour by Speedboat from Krabi: $97
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $13
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $57
- Half Day Tour Around Phi Phi Islands By Private Longtail Boat From Phi Phi: $107
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
- Maya Bay Sunset and Plankton Swimming Tour: $69
- PHI PHI ISLAND - Sunrise Trip From Phi Phi Don By Phi Phi Local Tour: $53
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $27
- Phi Phi Island Half Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $18
- Phi Phi Island To Phuket By Phi Phi Cruiser: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Koh Phi Phi $5.66
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$14
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Banana Daiquiri$5.46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Koh Phi Phi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Koh Phi Phi 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 Phi Phi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Koh Phi Phi 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 Phi Phi.
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 Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Koh Phi Phi?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 1280 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Koh Phi Phi?
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 Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Phi Phi this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Amman is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Koh Phi Phi. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. May to November in Koh Phi Phi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Amman during the spring 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 Phi Phi year-round.
May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun.
Amman is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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