Which place is cheaper, Marseille or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Marseille?
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 Marseille. 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 Marseille?
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.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to France, and The Best G Adventures Tours to France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Marseille $158
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Marseille is $158. 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 Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Marseille $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Marseille $152
Compare Hotels in Amman and Marseille
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Marseille? 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 Marseille Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Marseille $30
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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Transfer from Amman or Airport to Petra with Optional Tour: $99
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Private departure transfer from Amman to airport: $30
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Dead Sea : $60
- Private Transfer: From Amman City to Airport: $39
- Private Transfer to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Private Transfer from Queen Alia Airport, Amman to The Dead Sea: $95
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
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Metro Pass$3.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- private driver vtc marseille taxi transfer airport station port hotel: $73
- Transfert aéroport de Marseille -> Marseille centre/hôtels: $194
- Transfert Aéroport Marseille vers : $226
- Transfer from Marseille Airport to Train Station / Ports / Hotels: $164
- Transfer between Marseille airport and Marseille city: $85
- Transfer Minivan Cruise Port Marseille -> Aix en Provence: $130
- Transfer Marseille city center to Marseille Airport: $87
- Transfer Marseille Provence Airport ↔ Cruise Port: $104
- Transfer Marseille Airport to Marseille city center: $90
- Transfer : $85
- Taxi aéroport Marseille cassis transfer port Cruise: $151
- Provence airport transfers: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille 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 $34Marseille $45
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 Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Orangina$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Web-cooking workshop / French cuisine or French pastry: $35
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille! (Cours Julien): $64
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $73
- Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $74
- Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Drinks: $86
- Bakeries, Chocolate & Patisseries Food Tour: $94
- Marseille Sunset Apéro Food tour: $97
- Sunset Sailing Dinner in the Frioul Archipelago: $102
- Evening Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $102
- Marseille Miam Miam Food tour: $104
- Marseille Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Marseille $41
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
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- "Old Marseille" district tour and treasure hunt: $27
- 2H: City-Tour Marseille: $274
- 3h Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park: $68
- A Day in Provence Small Group Tour from Marseille: $181
- Accrobranche - Ecopark Adventures Marseille Saint-Jérôme: $26
- Aix-en-Provence: Half-Day Shore Excursion Tour: $646
- All Inclusive Food & History Tour of Marseille with Local Guide: $144
- Beer tasting experience in Marseille: $43
- Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port: $93
- Calanques National Park Guided Hiking Tour: $51
- Calanques National Park Kayak Day Tour: $113
- Calanques Trilogy Electric Bike Tour from Marseille: $66
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Marseille $29
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
- Marseille Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $22
- Marseille Riviera Bar Crawl Party with Free Shots and VIP Entry: $27
- Marseille Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $43
- New Year's Eve Bar Crawl Marseille France: $65
- Short Day Tour around Aix en Provence and Wine Tasting : $119
- Luberon: Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Bandol and Cassis: Full Day Wine Tour from Marseille: $144
- Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille: $146
- Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille: $147
- Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence: $164
- Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion : Avignon & Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour: $164
- Aix en Provence Wine tour "Cézanne and the winegrowers": $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Marseille, we can see that Marseille 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 Marseille 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille 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 Marseille Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Marseille?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 61% larger than the population of Marseille. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Marseille, 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 Marseille?
Marseille 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 Marseille in the Summer?
Both Marseille 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, most visitors come to Marseille for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Marseille. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Marseille averages at about 24°C (75°F).
It's quite sunny in Marseille. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Marseille during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 366 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Marseille. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Marseille 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Autumn?
Both Marseille 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. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Marseille because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Amman is generally a little warmer than Marseille. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Marseille fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
In Marseille, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 205 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Marseille. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Marseille 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Marseille. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Furthermore, the shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Marseille this time of year.
Amman is a little warmer than Marseille in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Marseille fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Marseille during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Marseille receives 150 hours of full sun in the winter.
Amman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Marseille. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Marseille 7°C (44°F)
Should I visit Amman or Marseille in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Marseille. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Marseille for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Amman is a little warmer than Marseille. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Marseille averages at about 13°C (56°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Marseille. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Marseille. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Marseille receives 245 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Marseille. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Marseille receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Marseille 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Marseille and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
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