Which place is cheaper, Montreal or Amman?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Amman and Montreal. 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.
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.
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $110, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $210. 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 Montreal in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amman:
Also for Amman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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For Amman, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Amman, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Montreal has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Amman. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Montreal, 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.
Montreal has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round.
In the summer, Amman is a little warmer than Montreal. Typically, the summer temperatures in Amman in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Montreal averages at about 21°C (69°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Montreal this time of the year. In Amman, it's very sunny this time of the year. Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during summer. Amman gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 276 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Amman usually receives less rain than Montreal. Amman gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Montreal. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Amman is generally much warmer than Montreal. Daily temperatures in Amman average around 20°C (68°F), and Montreal fluctuates around 8°C (47°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 Montreal. Amman gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 141 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in October than Montreal. Amman gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Montreal and Amman are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amman throughout the year.
The weather in Montreal can be very cold. Amman is much warmer than Montreal in the winter. The daily temperature in Amman averages around 8°C (46°F) in January, and Montreal fluctuates around -10°C (14°F).
Amman usually receives more sunshine than Montreal during winter. Amman gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Montreal receives 103 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Amman. In January, Amman usually receives more rain than Montreal. Amman gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Montreal 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 much warmer than Montreal. Typically, the spring temperatures in Amman in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Montreal averages at about 6°C (43°F).
It's quite sunny in Amman. In the spring, Amman often gets more sunshine than Montreal. Amman gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Montreal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Amman usually gets less rain in April than Montreal. Amman gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Montreal receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Amman | Montreal | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -10°C (14°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | -9°C (16°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
May | 21°C (70°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
Aug | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Oct | 20°C (68°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |