Which place is cheaper, Madrid 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 Madrid?
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 Madrid. 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 Madrid?
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.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
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 Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Madrid $181
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $181. 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 Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Madrid $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Madrid $174
Compare Hotels in Amman and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Madrid? 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 Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Madrid $21
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 Private Transfer to Tel Aviv with VIP Service: $280
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Full-Day Private Round-Trip Transfers to Petra from Amman: $135
- Wadi Mujib Siq Taril (Self Guided) with round trip transfers: $134
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Aqaba: $110
- Amman to Petra Round trip Transfer: $103
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer: Barajas Airport (MAD) to Madrid City Center: $30
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $114
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $206
- Round Trip Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Sedan: $96
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $28
- Private Transfer: Madrid to Madrid Airport MAD in Luxury Van: $87
- Private Transfer: Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Business Car: $82
- Private Transfer to and from Madrid Barajas Airport: $148
- Private Transfer from San Vicente del Raspeig to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from Novelda to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from Moratalla to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $273
- Private Transfer from Mil Palmeras to Alicante–Elche (ALC) Airport: $145
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid 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 $58Madrid $66
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 cooking with local chef: $40
- Private 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $50
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $100
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- 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 Wine Experience: $147
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.25
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Ice Cream$3.37
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Kebabs (for 2)$18
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Croissant$1.68
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Madrid Street Food Tour and City Guided Sightseeing: $50
- Madrid Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local: $56
- Madrid Food Tour: Best Tapas, Churros & Market Sights by FLT: $68
- Madrid Paella Cooking Class with Unlimited Sangría: $69
- Murder Mystery Dinner Experience: $73
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid: $74
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $85
- Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food Tour: $90
- Madrid Tapas & Wine Tasting Food Tour – Small Group Local Bars: $90
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $92
- 100% Hands-on Cooking Class Paella Tapas Sangria in Madrid: $97
- Tapas & Paella Cooking Class in Madrid with a Professional Chef: $102
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Madrid $37
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
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $150
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Privet Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Pink Lake and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $210
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $210
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- Ávila & Segovia Day Trip From Madrid with Monument Tickets: $113
- 1 Hour Madrid Welcome and Historical Tour: $102
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums: $217
- 2 Hour Private Panoramic Tuk Tuk Tour: $195
- 2-Hour Madrid Tapas Tour: Eat, Drink & Discover the Real Spain: $86
- 2-Hour Patisserie Experience for Dessert Lovers: $114
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- 3h Prado Museum Private Tour Skip the Line & Hotel Pick-up: $204
- 5-6 pax Tuk Tuk Tour 120 mins + Natural Limonade: $298
- A Complete Walking Tour of Imperial and Literary Madrid: $51
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $5.00
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Madrid $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.62
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl: VIP Entry & Shots, Games (Kapital, Fitz, Shoko): $14
- Pub Crawl Madrid Adventure bars with Open bar and VIP Club Entry: $16
- Madrid Pub Crawl: Club Entry, Bars & Shots: $19
- Top Pub Crawl Madrid & Party: $21
- Spanish Wine Tasting Overlooking Parque del Oeste: $25
- Madrid Pub Crawl: $28
- Wine Tasting near Plaza Mayor in Madrid: $34
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Madrid Pub Crawl VIP: $40
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $53
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Madrid, we can see that Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid 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 Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Madrid, 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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