Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
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.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Eco Tours in Australia, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Melbourne $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $185. 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 Melbourne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Melbourne $125
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Melbourne $250
Compare Hotels in Amman and Melbourne
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Melbourne? 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 Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Melbourne $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:
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Wadi Rum Private Transfer to or from Amman or Airport: $139
- Wadi Mujib Siq Taril (Self Guided) with round trip transfers: $134
- 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 Transportations: Transfers: $44
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfer services: $81
- Queen Alia Airport Transfers: $43
- Queen Alia Airport Transfer Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service: $50
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Yarra Valley: Hot Air Balloon with Breakfast & CBD Transfers: $385
- Sydney Airport Transfer to Sydney CBD/ Other Suburbs: $73
- Southbank Crown: Private Transfer to MelAirport: $216
- Private Transfer from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne Port: $54
- Private Transfer Melbourne Airport: $103
- Private Airport Transfer in Melbourne: $103
- Premium Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet Services : $151
- Mornington Peninsula - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $205
- Nighttime Private City Tour with Transfer & Stops: $82
- Airport to City Private Transfer (One-way): $81
- Melbourne Private Transfer to Melbourne Airport MEL in Sedan Car: $117
- Melbourne Private Transfer to Melbourne Airport MEL in Luxury Car: $192
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Melbourne?
Prices for flights to both Melbourne 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 $34Melbourne $32
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 2 Hour Cooking Class with the Locals in Amman: $51
- Private Panoramic Amman Tour and Local Lunch or Dinner-Wine Taste: $90
- Private Half Day Jerash Visit & Optional Cooking Class from Amman: $103
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Experience : $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $109
- Half Day Cooking Class Experience with Amman Panoramic Tour: $113
- Traditional Cooking Class in Amman with Return Hotel Transfers: $114
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $126
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $130
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience : $173
Typical Food Prices in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.74
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Pizza$4.79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Multicultural Food Tour in Melbourne Markets: $52
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $53
- Queen Victoria Market Early Access Food Tour: $54
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $55
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $81
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $87
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $101
- Night Bites — A Progressive Dinner of Melbourne's best food: $109
- Secret Food Tour: $114
- Chinese Cooking Class Master: $123
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $133
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: $133
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Melbourne $29
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
- Um Qais Private Tour Enjoy The History And Stunning Scenery.: $130
- 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
- 1-Night Private Overnight Wadi Mujib Independent Tour from Amman: $271
- 2 Day Private Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Amman : $215
- 2 Days Group Tour From Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead sea: $323
- 2 Days Private Tour in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum Camping & More from Amman: $198
- 2 Days Tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea from Amman: $631
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Experience Yarra Valley: A Tailored private Wine Journey: $222
- 1 day Lake mountain snow tour : $82
- 1 day Puffing Billy Steam Train and Wildlife Tour from Melbourne: $136
- 12 Apostles, Otways & Great Ocean Road Day Tour - 8 person max: $150
- 2 Day Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour: $827
- 2-Hour Farm Experience in Gateway Yarra Valley: $68
- 3-Day Great Ocean Road and Grampians Micro-Group Tour: $1,536
- 3.5 Hours Group tour Melbourne trouble-makers tour: $45
- 3/4 Day Sports Lovers Bus Tour of Melbourne with Tour Options: $185
- 4 Hours Sightseeing Small Group Tour in Melbourne City: $55
- Afternoon in Private Booze and History Tour : $67
- Australian Experience at Werribee Open Range Zoo - excl. entry: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Melbourne $17
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: $64
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.31
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $26
- MELBOURNE Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Tour: $27
- Melbourne Halloween Bar Crawl: $34
- Distillery Tour & Tasting: $41
- Yarra Valley Food and Wine Tour with Lunch: $56
- Epic Melbourne Brewery Tour Northside Edition: $75
- Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Gin and Cider: $81
- Yarra Valley Wine Tasting 4 wineries from Melbourne : $86
- Yarra Valley Day Trip with Local Wine Tastings from Melbourne: $106
- Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne: $109
- Southern Gippsland boutique Wine Tour with Tapas from Melbourne : $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne 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 Melbourne is in Pacific, 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Melbourne?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Melbourne, 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne 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 Melbourne in the Summer?
Both Melbourne 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 Melbourne for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Amman is a little warmer than Melbourne in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Melbourne fluctuates around 20°C (68°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Melbourne. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Melbourne during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Melbourne receives 271 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Melbournein January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Melbourne 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Amman or Melbourne in the Autumn?
Both Melbourne 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 Melbourne in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Amman is a little warmer than Melbourne. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Melbourne averages at about 15°C (60°F)in April.
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Melbournein April. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Melbourne receives 170 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Melbournein April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Melbourne 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Amman or Melbourne in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Melbourne. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Melbourne for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Amman is generally cooler than Melbournein July. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Melbourne fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Melbourne during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Melbourne receives 139 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 Melbournein July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Melbourne 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Amman or Melbourne in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Amman as well as Melbourne. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Melbourne because of the beaches and the activities around the city.
Amman is a little warmer than Melbourne in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Melbourne fluctuates around 14°C (57°F)in October.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Melbourne. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Melbournein October. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Melbourne receives 216 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Melbournein October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Melbourne receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Melbourne 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Melbourne and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
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