Which place is cheaper, Miami or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Miami?
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 Miami. 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 Miami?
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.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Miami $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Miami is $206. 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 Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Miami $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Miami $264
Compare Hotels in Amman and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Miami? 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 Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Miami $38
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 : $23
- Active Aqaba Private Transfer from to Amman or Airport or Dead Sea: $60
- Airport Transfer To Dead Sea Hotel: $59
- Airport Transfer to Any Hotel In Amman: $37
- Airport Transfers Upon Arrival to the Dead Sea: $104
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $23
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman By 7 Seat Minivan: $90
- Amman Airport Private Transfers: $60
- Amman Airport Transfer to many cities: $21
- Amman Airport Transfer to/from Multi Destinations: $55
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations : $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Transfers in Miami: $105
- Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
- Transfer from Port Miami to Miami Airport: $160
- Transfer from Miami Hotel or Miami Port to Fort Lauderdale Airport or Hotel: $210
- Transfer from Miami Airport to Miami Hotel or Miami Port: $160
- Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port Miami.: $160
- Shared Tour in Miami with Transfer: $170
- Round Trip Motorcoach Transfer to Key West from Miami: $245
- Private transfer from Miami hotel to Port of Miami: $160
- Private Transfer: Miami International Airport (MIA) to Miami Beach : $69
- Private Transfer to Miami Airport (Departures): $85
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to any Hotels Downtown Miami: $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami 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 $34Miami $41
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 Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
- Wynwood Walls Art District Food Tour: $80
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Miami $31
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 Shooping Tour: $35
- Amman Safe Tour: Authentic Cuisine, Local Experience & Souv.: $35
- Private Sightseeing City Tour: $40
- History & Culture Immersion, City Tour Of Amman : $43
- Amman : Must-See attractions Private walking tour: $43
- Half Day Private Tour to Iraq al-Amir (Qasr al-‘Abed): $45
- Private Walking Tour in Amman With Local: $49
- Amman Private City Tour: $50
- Half Day Private tour to Dead Sea From Amman. : $50
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Cultural Brunch Experience in Miami: $125
- Miami's Most Authentic Walking Tour of Little Havana: $39
- South Beach Walking Tour- A Journey through Food and History: $67
- 1 Day Key West Tour from Miami Florida: $175
- 1 Hour Jet Ski Experience in Miami Beach Florida: $95
- 1 Hour Star Island Segway Tour: $74
- 1-Hour Private Miami Photoshoot Experience: $65
- 1HR Boat Tour Around Miami Celebrities Mansion: $65
- 2 HR Miami Lights & Skyline Private Night Tour for up to 6 people: $299
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $273
- 2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo: $75
- 2-Day Key West and Miami South Beach Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Miami $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Miami, we can see that Miami 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 Miami is in North America, 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 Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami 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 Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Miami?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Miami, 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 Miami?
Miami 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 Miami in the Summer?
Both Miami and Amman during the summer 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 Miami in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Amman is generally cooler than Miami. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 25°C (77°F), and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Miami. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun.
Miami gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in July than Miami. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Amman or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, most visitors come to Miami for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
Amman is cooler than Miami in the autumn. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 20°C (68°F) in October, and Miami fluctuates around 78°F (26°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Miami during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Miami receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Miami. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Amman or Miami in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Amman as well as Miami. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Miami because of the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In the winter, Amman is much colder than Miami. Typically, the winter temperatures in Amman in January average around 8°C (46°F), and Miami averages at about 67°F (20°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Miami. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun.
Amman receives a lot of rain in the winter. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Miami. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Amman or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year. Also, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In April, Amman is generally cooler than Miami. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 16°C (61°F), and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives less sunshine than Miami during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Miami. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Amman
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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