Which place is cheaper, Krabi or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Krabi?
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 Krabi. 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 Krabi?
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.
Krabi
Krabi is both a large town and region in southern Thailand. While the region is covered in beaches, if you're more interested in immersion in Thai culture than the salty ocean, consider a trip to "Krabi Town". Pronounced "Grabee," this small, but bustling city is just up the river from the coast, and is the gateway to the beaches in the surrounding Province of Krabi (where you'll find famous places such as Railay, Ao Nang, Haad Yao, and plenty of others). Krabi Town is full of hotels, agencies, and western restaurants, but if you look hard enough, you'll easily see the energy and life of Thailand. While there are no beaches in the town itself, there is plenty of Thai culture to experience. There's a good chance you'll be passing through on your way to one of the famous beaches, so take advantage of your brief time here.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Yoga Tours and Retreats in Thailand, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Krabi $60
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Krabi is $60. 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 Krabi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Krabi $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Krabi $78
Compare Hotels in Amman and Krabi
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Krabi? 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 Krabi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Krabi $4.12
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $150
- Wadi Mujib Siq Taril (Self Guided) with round trip transfers: $134
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Dead Sea Hotels: $63
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia Intl Airport Private Transfer to Amman City or Hotels: $20
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer services: $81
- Queen Alia Airport and Amman Private Transfer /Multiple Destion: $44
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Krabi are as follows:
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Scooter Rental$8.89
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Short Tuk-Tuk Ride$2.96
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2 Bottles of Gasoline$2.37
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Longboat Taxi from Town$5.93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krabi
Also for Krabi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Van Phuket Airport Transfer to Patong Beach Area (SHA Plus): $41
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT Transfer to PHUKET TOWN (SHA Plus): $43
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to TRI TRANG BEACH: $36
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SURIN BEACH: $30
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to SIRAY BAY: $42
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to ROYAL YACHT HAVEN: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to RAWAI BEACH: $45
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PHUKET TOWN: $34
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to PATONG BEACH: $34
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to NAITHON BEACH: $29
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to MAI KHAO BEACH: $31
- VAN PHUKET AIRPORT TRANSFER to LAYAN BEACH: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Krabi?
Prices for flights to both Krabi 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 $34Krabi $14
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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $103
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $114
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$7.41
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Drinks on the Beach$7.11
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Sit Down Dinner (for Two)$18
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Nice Dinner (for Two)$33
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Mango Shake$1.48
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Pad Thai$2.96
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Fruit from the Market$1.78
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Pancakes$2.96
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Coffee & Cake$2.22
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krabi
For Krabi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Snorkeling and Sunset Dinner Trip From Krabi: $36
- Small-Group Smart Thai Cooking Class in Krabi: $39
- Snorkeling and Sunset to Krabi 7 Islands by Longtail Boat + Buffet BBQ Dinner: $39
- Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Smart Cook: $40
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner & Plankton: $41
- 7 Islands Sunset Tour with BBQ Dinner and Snorkeling: $41
- Evening Thai Cooking Class at Ya's Cookery: $42
- 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner: $44
- Seven Islands Snorkel Cruise with Dinner: $44
- Seven Islands Sunset Tour with Dinner & Snorkelling by boat : $45
- Krabi 7 Islands Sunset Tour BBQ Beachside Dinner + Plankton Swim : $45
- Authentic Thai cooking class with market tour: $46
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Krabi $11
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
- Full Day Tour in Baptism Site, Mount Nebo and Madaba: $85
- 01 Day Tour to Dead Sea From Amman: $220
- 1 Day Tour to Amman Jerash and Ajloun castle : $215
- 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
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $235
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Days - 1 Night Ma'in Hot Springs Private Tour From Amman: $150
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Private Tour in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum Camping & More from Amman: $220
Typical Entertainment Prices in Krabi
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Krabi's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Thai-English Book$9.78
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Thai Massages (for Two)$24
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Bikini & Sarong$18
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Yoga Class (1 Hour)$13
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Backgammon Set (travel size)$7.41
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Kayak Trip (for Two)$56
Tours and Activities in Krabi
For Krabi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi: $66
- 4 Island Joint Tour by Speed Boat from Krabi: $50
- 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + bioluminescent Night Snorkel: $111
- 4 Island Tour by Traditional Big Longtail Boat from Krabi: $30
- 4 Island Whirlwind Speed Boat Tour in Krabi Town: $34
- 4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat (from Ao Nang, Krabi): $42
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $60
- 4 Islands Full-day Tour from Krabi with Tub, Chicken, Poda Island & Phra Nang: $60
- 4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi: $31
- 4 Islands One Day Tour by Long Tail Boat: $36
- 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi with Walk on Tombolo: $31
- 4 Islands one day tour by Speed Boat: $31
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Krabi $4.72
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: $64
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krabi
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Krabi are as follows:
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Beer$2.67
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Cocktails (for Two)$8.89
Sample the Local Flavors in Krabi
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Krabi:
- Railay Pub Crawl: $16
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Krabi, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Krabi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Krabi 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 Krabi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krabi 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 Krabi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Krabi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Krabi?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Krabi. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Krabi, 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 Krabi?
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 Krabi in the Summer?
Both Krabi 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 Krabi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The rainy season in Krabi is August to October. It rains a lot this time of the year in Krabi. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Krabi. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
It's quite sunny in Krabi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Krabi during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Krabi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Krabi in the Autumn?
Both Krabi 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 Krabi year-round.
December to March is the dry season in Krabi. August to October is the rainy season in Krabi. Krabi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Krabi. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 181 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Krabi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Krabi fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Krabi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Krabi in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Krabi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Krabi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
December to March in Krabi is the dry season. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Krabi. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Krabi this time of the year. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Krabi during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Krabi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Krabi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Krabi averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Krabi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Krabi in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Krabi. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Krabi throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Krabi. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Krabi. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Krabi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Krabi. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Krabi. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krabi receives 249 hours of full sun.
In April, Amman is generally much colder than Krabi. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Krabi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Krabi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Krabi 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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