Which place is cheaper, Kyoto 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 Kyoto?
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 Kyoto. 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 Kyoto?
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.
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Kyoto $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Kyoto is $109. 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 Kyoto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Kyoto $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Kyoto $122
Compare Hotels in Amman and Kyoto
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Kyoto? 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 Kyoto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Kyoto $7.26
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:
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Airport Transfer To/From The Dead Sea: $48
- Amman Airport Luxury Private Transfer to Amman: $25
- Amman Airport Private Transfer: $34
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By Minivan: $65
- Amman Airport Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $45
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman Airport to Petra Shuttle, Comfortable & Affordable Transfer: $160
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Aqaba Hotels: $133
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $77
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $106
- Private Transfer: Tempozan Port ↔ Kyoto: $295
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $247
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Port to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX): $224
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka city hotels: $224
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka City Hotels: $242
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $139
- Private Transfer from Maizuru Cruise Port to Osaka Airport (ITM): $154
- Private Transfer from Kyoto City to Kansai Airport: $256
- Private Transfer Kyoto Station to Kyoto City: $122
- Osaka Private Transfer to or from Kyoto: $207
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Kyoto?
Prices for flights to both Kyoto 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 $58Kyoto $40
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: $35
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience: $80
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Kyoto Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) Cooking Class & Matcha tea: $24
- Kyoto Nishiki Market Food Tour Hidden Tastings and Local Insights: $26
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $48
- Nishiki Market Food Tour-7 Tastings with Local Guide: $51
- Kyoto Home Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki & Japanese Cuisines: $51
- Japanese Cooking Class: $59
- Arashiyama Vegan Ramen & Gyoza : Real Home Cooking (Max 4): $64
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $69
- Izakaya Style Cooking Class: $69
- Bento Box Cooking Class: $69
- Ramen Bowl Painting & Cooking in Gion, Kyoto: $70
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Kyoto $13
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- (4hours)Zero Emission Car Private Kyoto Tour with Japanese Guide: $282
- 1 Day Kansai Tour from Osaka: $63
- 1 Day Kyoto Customized Private Tour: $279
- 1 Day Matcha Farm Tour with Lunch and Bicycle Rental in Kyoto: $282
- 1 Hour Ninja Show Experience with Samurai Performance in Kyoto: $77
- 1-Day Kyoto Uji & Nara Tour with Tea Ceremony: $119
- 1-Hour Japanese Archery Experience in Kyoto: $42
- 10 Hrs Full day Kyoto Tour w/Hotel Pick-up: $629
- 10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour: $186
- 160 Years Authentic Seated Archery Experience in Kyoto: $119
- 2 Hour Night Walking Tour Throughout Gion with snack: $32
- 2 Hour Private Tour of Arashiyama Highlights: $119
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Kyoto $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Izakaya & Pub Crawl Guided Walking Tour: $21
- Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting: $32
- Fushimi Sake Discovery Tour Tasting and Brewery Visit: $76
- Kyoto sake brewery experience tour (Includes tasting): $80
- 3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $96
- Kyoto Hidden Bar Crawl Pontocho and Gion: $105
- Fushimi Sake Brewery Tour - 18 Tastings in 2.5 Hours: $109
- Kyoto Kyo-Yuzen Craft Workshop Day Tour and Sake Brewery Visit: $141
- Private Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: Certified Expert & Inside Access: $154
- Visit Whisky Distillery Tour from Kyoto: $225
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour with Lunch: $227
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Kyoto, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Kyoto much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Kyoto 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 Kyoto would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kyoto 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 Kyoto.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Kyoto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Kyoto?
Kyoto has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Kyoto, 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Amman or Kyoto in the Summer?
Both Kyoto 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. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is around the same temperature as Kyoto in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Kyoto fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 183 hours of full sun.
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Kyoto. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Kyoto 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kyoto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Kyoto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Kyoto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Kyoto averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 159 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Kyoto 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kyoto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Kyoto. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Kyoto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Kyoto. In January, Amman is generally much warmer than Kyoto. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Kyoto fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In the winter, Amman often gets more sunshine than Kyoto. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kyoto receives 140 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Kyoto. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Kyoto 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Amman or Kyoto in the Spring?
Both Kyoto and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Kyoto in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Amman is a little warmer than Kyoto in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Kyoto fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Kyoto during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Kyoto receives 176 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Kyoto. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Kyoto receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Kyoto 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kyoto and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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