Which place is cheaper, Montevideo or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Amman or Montevideo?
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 Montevideo. 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 Montevideo?
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.
Montevideo
As the morning sun tinges the calm waters of the Rio de la Plata with a golden hue, the Rambla and its city awakens to life with new adventures for those near and far. From tanning on the luxurious beaches to peering into Uruguayan history at local museums, one can be far from bored while staying in Montevideo. Combining the quaintness of the countryside with the excitement of urban life, this city holds a unique trait that cannot easily be replicated.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Cultural Tours in Uruguay, and The Best Adventure Tours to Uruguay.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $110Montevideo $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Montevideo is $64. 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 Montevideo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Montevideo $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Montevideo $80
Compare Hotels in Amman and Montevideo
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Montevideo? 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 Montevideo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Montevideo $7.38
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 to Aqaba from Amman or Queen Alia Airport: $360
- Wadi Rum transfer from - to Amman: $323
- Transfer to Petra from Amman /Amman Airport: $290
- Amman Private Transfer To Tel Aviv: $275
- Amman Or Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Kings Way: $260
- Queen Alia International Airport Transfers To Amman, Petra.: $257
- transfers Queen Alia Airport or Amman from/to Petra: $242
- Petra Full Day Tour with Hotel Transfer: $204
- Transfer Amman To/From Petra: $200
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Private Transfer from Allenby King Hussein Bridge to Aqaba Airport: $173
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $167
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montevideo
Also for Montevideo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer in private vehicle from Montevideo Airport (MVD) -Montevideo City: $19
- Transfer from Montevideo to Carrasco Airport: $45
- TRANSFER FROM OR TO THE AIRPORT (4 to 12 paxs): $80
- Private Transfer from or to Carrasco Airport in Montevideo: $120
- Private Transfer from Punta Del Este Port to Carrasco Airport MVD: $72
- Private Transfer from Montevideo Port to Carrasco Airport (MVD): $26
- Private Transfer from Carrasco Airport (MVD) to Montevideo Port: $30
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $35
- Private 1-Way or Round Trip MVD Airport Transfer: $45
- Carrasco International Airport (MVD) to Montevideo hotels - Round-Trip Transfer: $98
- Carrasco Airport Transfer: $20
- Airport-Hotel or Hotel-Airport Transfers: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Montevideo?
Prices for flights to both Montevideo 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 $34Montevideo $14
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montevideo
For Montevideo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The best Montevideo Dinner Show. Tango and Candombe. El Milongon.: $85
- El Milongon Dinner & Show: Candombe, Tango and Folklore: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Montevideo $21
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 Montevideo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montevideo.
- Colonia del Sacramento - Regular Tour: $65
- Private Tour to Tourist Places in Montevideo: $260
- Audio Guided Tour in Montevideo City for Cruisers: $26
- Best Private & Personalized Tour of Montevideo: $200
- Best Private Montevideo Shore Excursion: City Tour. Optional WineTasting Tour.: $165
- Best Private Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $250
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers: $120
- Best Shared Tour of Montevideo for Cruise Passengers : $120
- Best custom Montevideo Private Tour in Electric SUV! (BMW Option): $120
- City Tour of Montevideo: $40
- City Tour, the best option for small groups: $160
- City tour Montevideo: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Montevideo -
Sample the Local Flavors in Montevideo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montevideo:
- Half Day Tour at Pizzorno Winery with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $120
- The best wine tour: $140
- Wine tour - Lunch & Tasting with Wine Explorers: $198
- Wine Tasting & Countryside Lunch Experience: $210
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Montevideo, we can see that Amman is more expensive. And not only is Montevideo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Amman is in Middle East and Montevideo is in South 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 Montevideo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Montevideo 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 Montevideo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Amman Expensive? and Is Montevideo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Montevideo?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 0% larger than the population of Montevideo. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Montevideo, 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 Montevideo?
Montevideo 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 Montevideo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Montevideo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
In the summer, Amman is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Montevideo averages at about 24°C (75°F)in January.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montevideo this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 296 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Montevideoin January. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAmman 25°C (77°F)Montevideo 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montevideo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Montevideo. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman is generally a little warmer than Montevideoin April. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Montevideo fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amman this time of the year. In the autumn, Amman often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin April. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 171 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Montevideo. Amman usually gets less rain in October than Montevideoin April. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAmman 20°C (68°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montevideo in the Winter?
Both Montevideo and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
Amman is cooler than Montevideo in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Montevideo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F)in July.
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montevideo during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Montevideo receives 135 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Montevideoin July. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAmman 8°C (46°F)Montevideo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montevideo in the Spring?
Both Montevideo and Amman during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Amman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Amman is around the same temperature as Montevideo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Montevideo averages at about 17°C (63°F)in October.
In Montevideo, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Montevideoin October. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montevideo receives 248 hours of full sun.
Montevideo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Amman usually gets less rain in April than Montevideoin October. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Montevideo receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAmman 16°C (61°F)Montevideo 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Montevideo and Amman
| Amman | Montevideo | |||
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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) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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