Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon. 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Lisbon $195
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $195. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Lisbon $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Lisbon $148
Compare Hotels in Amman and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Lisbon $29
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:
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $250
- Stress-Free Airport Transfers: Queen Alia to Anywhere in Jordan: $26
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $235
- Queen Alia Airport to Amman – Private Transfer with Wi-Fi: $20
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers From / To Amman, Petra, Dead Sea.: $45
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $40
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $155
- Private Transfer from Madaba Hotel to Amman Airport: $47
- Private Transfer from Amman to the Dead Sea: $48
- Private Transfer from Amman to Petra, Wadi Musa: $259
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $24
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $282
- Transfers from Lisbon airport and to Lisbon Airport: $178
- Transfers - Lisbon Centre - > Lisbon Airport: $59
- Transfer to Porto Covo from Lisbon: $275
- Transfer to Nazaré from Lisbon: $253
- Transfer to Fátima from Lisbon: $272
- Transfer to Ericeira from Lisbon: $117
- Transfer saida Lisboa - Tomar ou Leiria ou Évora ou Sines: $178
- Transfer from Lisbon to Porto / Porto to Lisbon: $225
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Lisbon: $65
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport to Cascais: $89
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $58Lisbon $85
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 Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $127
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.91
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner: $33
- Lisbon Premium Cruise with Sangria, Pizza & Music: $35
- Lisbon Premium Music Cruise with Portugal Wine & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Night Cozy Boat Cruise with Open Bar & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Luxury Cozy Cruise with Drinks & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Luxury Cruise Experience with Sangria & Pizza: $41
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $41
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $56
- Sexy Cabaret Show with Dinner in Lisbon: $77
- Show in Lisbon with Dinner: $77
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $82
- Lisbon Dinner Cruise with Fado Show on the Tagus River: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 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: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Privet Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Amman City Tour Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Évora & Monsaraz: Alentejo Traditions Private Tour from Lisbon: $284
- Évora - Full day Private Guided tour from Lisbon by minivan: $257
- Évora Private Tour: $266
- Évora Private Tour - Cork & Roman Legacy: $272
- Évora Tour: $178
- Évora Wine and Heritage Tour from Lisbon & Night Tour: $101
- Évora and Alentejo Private Wine and Cork Tour From Lisbon: $237
- Évora and Megalithic Circuit 10H Private Tour From Lisbon/Cascais: $284
- Évora and Monsaraz Full Day Private Tour: $286
- Óbidos (Medieval Town) Half Day Private Tour from Lisbon: $213
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $172
- Óbidos Christmas Charm -A Festive Walking Private Tour: $249
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Lisbon $21
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 and Boulevard Walking Tour: $93
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl Nightlife Experience Bars Games and Club Entry: $19
- Lisbon Port Wine Tasting at Taylors Shop and Tasting Room: $20
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots & VIP Club Entry: $24
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl: $24
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $30
- Carcavelos Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: $53
- Private Full-Day Wine Tour Lisbon | Setúbal Peninsula: $59
- Wine Tasting with a Perfumer: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $75
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $78
- Small-Group Évora & Monsaraz Tour with Wine Tasting from Lisbon: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon is in Europe, 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Lisbon?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
Both Lisbon and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Lisbon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Lisbon averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Lisbon. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lisbon in the Autumn?
Both Lisbon 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. Also, many visitors come to Lisbon in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally around the same temperature as Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Lisbon. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lisbon in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Amman is cooler than Lisbon in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Lisbon during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
Lisbon receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Amman or Lisbon in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Lisbon. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is around the same temperature as Lisbon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Lisbon averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 235 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Lisbon. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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