Which place is cheaper, Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay?
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.
Montego Bay
As with most places around the tropical oasis of Jamaica, Montego Bay (or "MoBay") is an ideal place to visit for a Caribbean getaway. It is Jamaica's second largest city and the capital of St. James parish on the northern coast. Montego Bay is considered to be the tourist capital of the country and is where the largest airport is located, bringing in many international travelers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, and The Best Budget Tours to Jordan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Montego Bay $259
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Montego Bay is $259. 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 Montego Bay in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Montego Bay $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Montego Bay $204
Compare Hotels in Amman and Montego Bay
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Montego Bay? 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 Montego Bay Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Montego Bay $15
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:
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $19
- Private Transfer from Amman Airport to Amman Hotel: $19
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- Amman Airport (AMM) to Amman hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $27
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Dead Sea: $28
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Amman: $30
- Elite Transfers : Queen Alia Airport to Any Destination in Jordan: $30
- Amman Private Transfer to King Hussein Border: $31
- Comfortable & Reliable Amman Airport Round-Trip Private Transfer: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montego Bay
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Montego Bay:
- luxury VIP Airport Transfer to RIU Palace, Reggae,Montego bay: $140
- VIP Runaway Bay Transfer: $160
- VIP Luxury Montego Bay Airport Transfer to Montego Bay/ Falmouth: $74
- VIP Luxury Airport Transfer Mobay, Ocho Rios, Negril, Lucea,: $150
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Montego Bay HTL-APT (MBJ): $37
- Transfers from Montego Bay Airport to Negril: $53
- Transfer from/to Airport, Riu Reggae, Riu Montego Bay, Riu Palace: $28
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Runaway Bay: $172
- Transfer Service, Sangster MBJ Airport From/To Iberostar zone: $64
- Sunset at the Palm Private Negril Airport Transfer: $52
- Sunscape Resorts Montego Bay Private Airport Transfers: $25
- Shared Transfer: From/to Montego Bay International Airport: $9.75
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Montego Bay?
Prices for flights to both Montego Bay 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 $58Montego Bay $142
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 by Night Tour with Local Dinner: $31
- private cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Amman: $100
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Lunch or Dinner at Alee Restaurant in Amman: $120
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Wine Experience: $147
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montego Bay
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Montego Bay.
- Lunch or Dinner Dining Experience in Montego Bay: $40
- Dinner or Lunch with Pickup from Montego Bay: $50
- Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour: $50
- Mystic Lagoon Sunset Cruise with Dinner and Lagoon Swim: $85
- Bar Hopping and Local Food Tour in Jamaica: $117
- Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios Dinner and Nightlife Experience: $135
- Jamaican Seafood Street Food Tour from Montego Bay, Falmouth: $150
- Authentic Jamaican Cooking Experience in the Mountain from mobay: $210
- PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril: $210
- Dinner Experience and Celebration on the Beach with Decorations: $231
- Glistening Waters, ATV ride in countryside and Dinner at Jerk hut: $250
- Private Martha Brae Raft and Luminous Lagoon Tour with Dinner: $270
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Montego Bay $32
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Tour to the hidden Kingdom of the north: $10
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $18
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $18
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $18
- Amman Private City Tour: $18
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $27
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $27
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $27
- Tree of Al Buqayawiyya and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montego Bay
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Montego Bay are as follows:
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Admission to Doctor's Cave Beach$2.68
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Snorkeling Trip$19
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One Tank Dive$38
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1.5 Hr Horseback Ride$43
Tours and Activities in Montego Bay
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Montego Bay are as follows:
- 1 Hour Efoil Experience in Montego Bay: $150
- 1 Hour Horse Back Riding & Dunn's River Falls Tour Combo: $240
- 2 Days Of Blue Hole, Dunns River Falls & Hidden Beauty Adventure: $180
- 2 Days Private Jamaica Tour: $230
- 2 Hour Private Montego Bay City Tour with Souvenir’s Shopping: $80
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Montego Bay From Falmouth: $75
- 4 Hour ATV & Horse Back Riding Private Tour (Transportation Only): $105
- 4 Hours Party Boat Catamaran Cruise in Negril: $190
- 4 Hours Private Night Life Experience in Montego Bay: $66
- 4-Hour Catamaran Party Cruise with Open Bar from Montego Bay: $200
- 5 Hour Private Tour at Doctor's Cave Beach and Margaritaville: $108
- 5 Hour Private Tour at Negril Beach and Rick's Cafe: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Montego Bay $13
Sample the Local Flavors in Amman
Also in Amman, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full Day Tour of Ajloun Castle with Cable Car and Wine Tasting: $127
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Montego Bay, we can see that Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Montego Bay would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Montego Bay?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Montego Bay. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Montego Bay, 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 Montego Bay?
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 Montego Bay in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Amman as well as Montego Bay. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Montego Bay throughout the year.
Amman usually gets less rain in July than Montego Bay. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the summer, Amman often gets more sunshine than Montego Bay. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 257 hours of full sun.
Amman is cooler than Montego Bay in the summer. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Montego Bay 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montego Bay in the Autumn?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Montego Bay. In October, Amman usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
It's quite sunny in Montego Bay. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montego Bay during autumn. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 233 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Amman is cooler than Montego Bay. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Amman in October average around 20°C (68°F), and Montego Bay averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Montego Bay 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montego Bay in the Winter?
Both Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Amman. Amman usually gets more rain in January than Montego Bay. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Montego Bay, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Amman often gets less sunshine than Montego Bay. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montego Bay receives 226 hours of full sun.
In January, Amman is generally much colder than Montego Bay. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 8°C (46°F), and Montego Bay fluctuates around 24°C (75°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Montego Bay 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montego Bay in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Montego Bay. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Montego Bay attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Amman usually receives less rain than Montego Bay. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Montego Bay receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montego Bay this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montego Bay during spring. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies, while Montego Bay receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
Amman is much colder than Montego Bay in the spring. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Montego Bay fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Montego Bay 25°C (77°F)
Typical Weather for Montego Bay 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 (75°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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