Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Ljubljana?
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 Ljubljana. 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
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 from Ljubljana, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Ljubljana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Ljubljana $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $93. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Ljubljana $58
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Ljubljana $116
Compare Hotels in Amman and Ljubljana
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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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Ljubljana $22
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:
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Slovenian Coast E-Bike Tour with Transfer from Ljubljana: $148
- Private transfer from Žalec to Ljubljana city: $130
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Novo Mesto: $200
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Lipica: $218
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Krško: $257
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kostanjevica na Krki: $261
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Kamnik : $74
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Ilirska Bistrica: $240
- Private transfer from airport Ljubljana to Celje: $171
- Private transfer from Sežana (Casino Safir) to Ljubljana city: $174
- Private transfer from Postojna to Ljubljana city: $108
- Private transfer from Ljubljana city to Slovenj Gradec: $203
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 $34Ljubljana $18
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:Home resturant lunch and dinner: $37
- Private Day or Night Amman Sightseeing - Optional Cooking or Wine Tasting Tour : $51
- 3 course dinner with a sommelier: $56
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $90
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $54
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
- Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $65
- sLOVEnian Strukelj Traditional Cooking Class: $66
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Performance: $74
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $82
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $91
- Dinner in the Dark: $107
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $129
- The 10 Tastings of Ljubljana Private Food Tour : $210
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Ljubljana $15
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: Amman and Jerash: $176
- 1-Day Tour: Amman and Dead Sea: $161
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman : $145
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $200
- 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 Tour of Petra, Wadi Rum, and Dead Sea from Amman: $245
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
- 2 Private Tour Days From Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Amman: $275
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)$8.57
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- Škocjan Caves, Rakov Škocjan & Marshes Tour (Slovenian underground): $152
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour in Ljubljana: $57
- 4-hour Bike Tour Ljubljana: $86
- 8-Hour Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Waterfall Savica Tour: $88
- Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana: $36
- Best of Private tour with Ljubljana born guide: $161
- Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR): $185
- Broken Bones Gin Experience: $37
- City Tour of Ljubljana: $175
- Discover the land of green gold - Private tour from Ljubljana: $279
- E-bike tour Škofja Loka: $131
- E-bike tour Bled: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Ljubljana $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)$6.43
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $59
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $63
- BEER WAY Kamnik Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: $83
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $94
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $97
- From Ljubjana: Slovenian Wine Tour: $193
- Wine Tours in Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tours Slovenia: $218
- Wine Tour Slovenia: $261
- Truffle Hunting & Wine Tasting In Istria (private V.i.p. Tour): $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Ljubljana, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Ljubljana?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Ljubljana, 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 Ljubljana?
Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Ljubljana. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Ljubljana for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Amman is generally a little warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ljubljana this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.
Ljubljana receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Ljubljana. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Ljubljana 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ljubljana in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Ljubljana. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the autumn months attract visitors to Ljubljana because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Amman is much warmer than Ljubljana in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Ljubljana fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 116 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Ljubljana. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Ljubljana. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Ljubljana 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ljubljana in the Winter?
Both Ljubljana and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Ljubljana this time of year.
It's quite cold in Ljubljana in the winter. In the winter, Amman is much warmer than Ljubljana. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Ljubljana averages at about 1°C (34°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Ljubljana during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Ljubljana receives 47 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Ljubljana. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Ljubljana 1°C (34°F)
Should I visit Amman or Ljubljana in the Spring?
Both Ljubljana and Amman during the spring 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 travelers come to Ljubljana for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Amman is generally a little warmer than Ljubljana. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Ljubljana fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Ljubljana. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ljubljana receives 162 hours of full sun.
Ljubljana gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Ljubljana. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Ljubljana receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Ljubljana 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for Ljubljana and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 80 mm (3.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 98 mm (3.8 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
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