Which place is cheaper, Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta)?
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 Kolkata (Calcutta). 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 Kolkata (Calcutta)?
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.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, and The Best Bicycle Tours in India.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Kolkata (Calcutta) $42
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Kolkata (Calcutta) $15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Kolkata (Calcutta) $30
Compare Hotels in Amman and Kolkata (Calcutta)
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Kolkata (Calcutta)? 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Kolkata (Calcutta) $4.50
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:
- Amman Private Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $18
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup Or Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):
- The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $134
- Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $62
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Kolkata Airport: $23
- Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $153
- Kolkata Airport to Kolkata Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $32
- Departure transfer from Hotel to Airport in Kolkata: $44
- Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $74
- Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Prices for flights to both Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 $58Kolkata (Calcutta) $22
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $100
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).
- Cooking experience in Authentic Bengali House with Lunch/Dinner: $36
- Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $39
- Alleyway Food Tour: $40
- Food Tour Delights of Kolkata with Aditya: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Kolkata (Calcutta) $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $9.99
- Amman Private Guided City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Full Day Madaba Mount Nebo and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $24
- Full Day Amman and Dead Sea Private Tour: $24
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:
- 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal, Agra from Kolkata with Both Side Commercial Flight: $254
- Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata: $6.12
- Chasing The Sun Experience Kolkata's Culture: $35
- Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour: $38
- Discover Kolkata in 2 Days: Private Customised Sightseeing Tour: $174
- Explore Kolkata: Private 1-Day and 2-Day Tour Options: $119
- Flower Market Colors and Ganges Ghat Experience: $30
- Full Day Pilgrimage Tour of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata: $100
- Gangasagar Pilgrimage Day Tour from Kolkata: $138
- Guided Kolkata Sightseeing Trip by Car, Walk & Sunset Cruise Excursion Trip: $97
- Hello Calcutta Walk Tour: $23
- Hooghly River Evening Cruise: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Kolkata (Calcutta) $7.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Kolkata (Calcutta), we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Kolkata (Calcutta) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Kolkata (Calcutta) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
Kolkata (Calcutta) has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Kolkata (Calcutta), 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.
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.