Which place is cheaper, Manila or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Manila?
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 Manila. 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 Manila?
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.
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Eco Tours in Philippines, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Manila $94
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Manila is $94. 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 Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Manila $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Manila $110
Compare Hotels in Amman and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Manila? 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 Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Manila $14
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 from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel : $20
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer : $21
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $25
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to Amman Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer from / to Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $28
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport or Dead Sea or K.H.B: $30
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer From Amman To Different Cities: $33
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- ⭐ Manila International Airport Car Transfer To & From City⭐: $72
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila APT-HTL (MNL) : $30
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Round-trip Coron Airport Transfer + Town Tour (Shared): $31
- Puerto Princesa Airport to El Nido Transfer: $25
- Private Transfer from Manila Airport (MNL) to Manila Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $46
- Private One-way Airport Transfer(Manila Airport To/From Manila): $22
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $68
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Paranaque Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila 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 $34Manila $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 Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $71
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- 3-Hours Guided Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Manila Night Market and food tour Experience: $58
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $63
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $63
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Food Tour at the World's Oldest Chinatown: $75
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience with Mari: $81
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Cultural Dinner and Show in Manila: $145
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Manila $20
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- the apple bottom jeans experience 3: $1.14
- Discover the hidden gems of Amman's Rainbow street on a self-guided audio tour: $5.00
- JR The Wine Experience: $26
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
- Half Day Tour: Jerash From Amman.: $52
- Downtown (Amman city) sightseeing 5 hours : $53
- From Private Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and Umm Qais Tour: $53
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Bataan Death March Memorial Historical Tour : $188
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $72
- Corregidor daytour Via Manila to Bataan: $298
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $80
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
- From 4-Day Sagada and Banaue Rice Terraces Tour: $338
- From Day Tour to Enchanting Hidden Valley: $160
- From Majestic Pagsanjan Falls Adventure: $160
- From Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $106
- From Panoramic Tagaytay Ridge Tour: $150
- From Taal Volcano Island & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Manila $9.97
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Manila, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Manila much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Manila 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 Manila would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Manila 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 Manila.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Manila, 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 Manila?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Amman or Manila in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Manila. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Manila. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Manila. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Manila. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Manila averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Amman or Manila in the Autumn?
Both Manila and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Manila. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Amman is generally cooler than Manila. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Amman or Manila in the Winter?
Both Manila and Amman during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Manila year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Manila. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Amman is much colder than Manila in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Amman or Manila in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives more rain than Manila. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Amman is much colder than Manila. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Manila averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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