Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas?
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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Alaska, and The Best Tours Under $1000 in United States of America.
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Amman Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Las Vegas $369
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $369. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Amman and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Las Vegas $53
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 Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.55
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $20
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $22
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $25
- Transfer from Queen Alia Airport to Amman Hotels: $25
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $25
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $25
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- RoundTrip Private Transfer Las Vegas by Luxury SUV Cadillac Escalade up to 5 pax: $235
- Round trip Private Transfer Las Vegas Airport LAS by Eco Sedan: $189
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to LAS Airport by Luxury SUV or Limousine up to 8 p: $115
- Private Transfer: Las Vegas to Airport LAS by Luxury SUV or Van: $161
- Private Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas by Luxury SUV or Van: $151
- Private Transfer: Airport LAS to Las Vegas By Business Car: $121
- Private Transfer in Las Vegas with Personal Driver: $175
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Port to Clark Airport (CRK): $97
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Cruise Port to Angeles City: $97
- Private Transfer from Salomague Port to Laoag Airport (LAO) : $97
- Private Transfer from Manila City Hotels to Subic Bay Cruise Port: $131
- Private Transfer from Laoag city hotels to Salomague Cruise Port: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $58Las Vegas $139
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:
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- The Jordanian House, Cooking Class, Culture Beer&Wine: $73
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $107
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman : $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $150
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- "31 String Showdown" show & dinner at Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- "Blockbuster Beats" show & dinner at the Firelight Barn: $49
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $65
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience : $65
- Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show in Las Vegas: $70
- Makati Street Food tour Experience with Mari: $73
- Las Vegas Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $75
- Market Tour and Provincial Filipino Cooking Class in the Countryside: $88
- Las Vegas Downtown walking Secret Food Tour: $90
- 'Fremont Flavors' - Vegas Food Tour : $99
- Luxury French Cooking Class in Las Vegas (Includes 4-Course Meal): $109
- Private Filipino Cooking Class in the Heart of Manila,Makati City: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Las Vegas $78
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Full Day Amman City Tour Included Shopping Time: $20
- Amman Private City Tour: $20
- JR The Wine Experience: $27
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Islamic Private Tour: $30
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour : $30
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Amman City Walking Tour, Culture, Hidden gems: $32
- Amman : Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $36
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Full Day Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $45
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- 1 Hour Private Las Vegas Party Bus Tour: $225
- Lake Mead Private Tour by Boat: $265
- Nellis Desert Exploration Jeep Tour Off Road You Drive We Guide: $283
- Vegas Strip and Red Rock Canyon Guided Trike or Slingshot Tour : $189
- 1 Day Small Group Tour of Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend : $289
- 1-Day Zion & Bryce Canyon National Park Bus Tour: $199
- 1-Day Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park Tour: $249
- 1.5 Hour Guided Raft Tour at Base of Hoover Dam With Transport: $119
- 1.5-Hour Express Bike Tour in Intramuros (tour using a bamboo bicycle!): $22
- 100 Island: Pangasinan Island Hopping Tour: $73
- 2 Days Bicol Tour Package from Albay, Philippines: $112
- 2 Hour Mob History Tour in Talking GoCar with Mob Museum Entry: $126
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Las Vegas $55
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: $87
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $35
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $35
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Manila Nightlife And Pub Crawl Tour Makati City: $40
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $50
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Las Vegas Country Bar Crawl by Party Bus w/ Free Drinks: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas is more expensive. And not only is Amman much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Las Vegas is in North America, 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 Amman would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amman 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas than you might in Amman.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Las Vegas?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Las Vegas, 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.
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