Which place is cheaper, Montreal 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 Montreal?
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 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.
Where Should I go: Amman or Montreal?
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.
Montreal
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Montreal $231
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $231. 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.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Montreal $129
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Montreal $258
Compare Hotels in Amman and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Montreal $20
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:
- Petra or WadiRum transfer to/from Amman, Airport, Madaba, Deadsea: $240
- Amman Airport Private Transfer To Petra By Minivan: $237
- Private Transfer From Amman Airport To Petra: $190
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem with VIP Service: $175
- Amman Private Transfer to Jerusalem: $175
- Petra Transfer to and from Airport: $150
- Private Transfer: Amman Airport to Wadi Rum: $133
- Private Arrival Transfer: Amman Airport to Petra Hotels: $129
- Amman or Amman Airport Private Transfer to Aqaba: $115
- Private Transfer: Airport or Amman to Petra Vice Versa: $96
- Airport pickup or drop off transfer from or to Amman city: $95
- Day Tour To Petra Transfers Only From Amman: $94
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer Montreal International Airport to Downtown Montreal: $187
- Private Transfer from Montreal Port to Montreal Airport (YUL): $69
- Private Transfer from Montreal City to Montreal (YUL) Airport: $108
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport (YUL) to Montreal Port: $69
- Private Transfer from Burlington Airport (BTV) to Montreal: $203
- Private Transfer To Quebec From Montreal YUL Airport: $492
- Private Transfer To Mont-Tremblant From Montreal YUL Airport: $232
- Private One-way Transfer from Montreal Airport to Montreal: $63
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $48
- YUL Airport Private Transfer to/from Downtown: $29
- Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $70
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport to Ottawa: $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $58Montreal $61
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 cooking with local chef: $40
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- 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 Arak Experience: $140
- Private Food Tour in Amman by Day (inc Citadel & Roman Theatre): $199
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$8.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Thai-Montréal Cooking Class Experience with 4 courses meals: $59
- Bateau-Mouche Cruise with A La Carte Dinner Option: $70
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $74
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour with Bagel, Poutine & 7 Tastings: $82
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: $84
- Montreal Mile End Guided Food Tour by Local Montreal Tours: $84
- Jean-Talon & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tasting: $86
- Guided Happy Hour Brew Tour in Montreal with Dinner: $87
- Montreal Mile End Food Tour: Bagels, Smoked Meat & Poutine: $87
- Old Montreal Guided Food Tour with 6+ Local Delicacies Tastings: $93
- Jean-Talon Market & Beyond Locally Owned Food Tour: $98
- Montreal Elite Mile End Food Tour: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Montreal $21
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1-Night Private Overnight Dead Sea Independent Tour from Amman: $145
- 1Day Private spiritual Tour to Amman Madaba Baptism site Dead Sea: $100
- 2 Day Group Tour from Amman to Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba Dead Sea: $250
- 2 Day Madaba Mount Nebo Mujib Kerak Dana Shobak and Petra Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Shobak Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Madaba and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Mount Nebo and Dead Sea Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum Shobak Castle and Kerak Castle Private Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Aqaba Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Baptism Private Guided Tour: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Bubble Experience: $195
- 2 Day Petra Wadi Rum and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $185
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$52
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- 3 Day and 2 Night Tour: Toronto, 1000 Islands, and Niagara Falls: $300
- 3 Days 2 Nights Tour in New York: $260
- AURA experience at Notre-Dame Basilica and guided cruise: $80
- Best Old Montreal Private Walking Tour | Certified Guide: $147
- Best Old Montreal Walking Tour | Certified Guide (Max 8): $44
- Best of Montreal Walking Tour Experience: $56
- Beyond the Bagel: Montreal Jewish Food Walking Tour: $108
- Bike / E-bike Tour : Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront by Fitz: $70
- Bike / E-bike tour : Plateau, Mile-End, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz: $70
- Bike Tour of Montreal Top Attractions with Private Guide: $202
- Bike/E-bike tour Plateau,MileEnd, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz: $66
- Bike/E-bike tour: Old town, Lachine canal, Islands with wine/beer: $69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Montreal $16
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $25
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $41
- Burlesque Dance Class: $47
- Guided Pub Crawl of the City's Skyline Bars: $84
- Montréal: Women in Wine Tour with Tastings and Snacks: $84
- Experience Flavors of the Richelieu Valley on a Guided Wine Tour: $271
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?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Montreal?
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.
When is the best time to visit Amman or Montreal?
Montreal 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 Montreal in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Amman and Montreal. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amman year-round. Also, many visitors come to Montreal in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
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.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAmman 25°C (77°F)Montreal 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montreal in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Amman as well as Montreal. Amman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Montreal for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene during these months.
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.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAmman 20°C (68°F)Montreal 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montreal in the Winter?
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. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Montreal because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
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.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAmman 8°C (46°F)Montreal -10°C (14°F)
Should I visit Amman or Montreal in the Spring?
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. Furthermore, the activities around the city are the main draw to Montreal this time of 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.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAmman 16°C (61°F)Montreal 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Montreal and Amman
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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) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.