Which place is cheaper, Mykonos 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 Mykonos?
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 Mykonos. 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 Mykonos?
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.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAmman $135Mykonos $311
The average daily cost (per person) in Amman is $135, while the average daily cost in Mykonos is $311. 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 Mykonos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAmman $49Mykonos $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAmman $98Mykonos $168
Compare Hotels in Amman and Mykonos
Looking for a hotel in Amman or Mykonos? 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 Mykonos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Amman $24Mykonos $27
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:
- Amman Queen Alia Airport: Bus Transfer from/to Amman North: $7.79
- Amman Transfer To Multiple Destinations: $20
- Private Airport Transfer from Amman: $22
- Amman Airport Transfer Pickup/Drop-Off: $22
- Airport Transfer To and From Amman: $23
- Amman Airport private Transfers From/To multi destinations: $24
- Amman hotels to Amman Queen Alia Airport (AMM) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra.: $26
- From Amman :Private transfer to Airport, Dead Sea and Petra: $26
- Amman Airport Private Departure Transfer: $27
- Amman Airport: Private Transfer to/from Amman Hotels: $27
- Amman Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $27
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)$6.40
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Taxi to Kalafatis$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- ❖ Private Island Tour with Transfers and Greek Meal: $235
- Wine Tasting with Greek Ancient varieties-Transfers Included: $141
- Transfer in Arrival-Departure & Point-to-Point Services: $70
- Transfer in Mykonos: $210
- Transfer and Chauffeur Services in Mykonos: $57
- Sunset cruise to Rhenia& Little Venice with transfer: $140
- Short distance transfer in Mykonos Island from/to AIRPORT: $93
- Short distance transfer in Mykonos Island: $78
- Private transfer from your hotel to the Airport: $113
- Private Transfers in Mykonos Airport: $29
- Private Transfer:Mykonos Old Port to your hotel with Sedan: $70
- Private Transfer:Mykonos Old Port to your Villa with minivan: $94
Is it cheaper to fly into Amman or Mykonos?
Prices for flights to both Mykonos 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 $58Mykonos $94
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
- Guided Food Tour in Downtown: $70
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant in Amman: $80
- Women-Led Food Tour Through Amman’s Culinary Scene: $80
- The Best Culture&Food Tour With Majd The Local Guide: $81
- Amman Food Tours: 3-Hours Guided Walking Food Tour in Amman: $107
- Private Jordan Heritage Restaurant Lunch or Dinner with Arak Experience: $140
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$5.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at Mykonian Farm: $76
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $115
- Shared Group Cooking Class at Home of Mykonian Family in Mikonos: $117
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Mykonos Sunset Cruise to Rhenia, 3D Self-Tour of Delos, Dinner: $134
- Mykonos Small Group Cooking Class with Sunset Option: $140
- Mykonos Cooking Class and Sunset View for Cruise Travelers: $140
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Amman $32Mykonos $26
Tours and Activities in Amman
For Amman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Lunch: $20
- Amman Old and New Private City Tour: $20
- Amman by Night Private Tour: $20
- Seven Sleepers Cave and King Abdullah Mosque Private Tour: $20
- Amman Private City Tour with Local Mansaf Lunch: $20
- Day or Night Walking Tour in Downtown With Local: $25
- Full Day Amman Private City Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Ma'in Private Guided Tour: $30
- Petra Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Guided Tour: $30
- Madaba Mount Nebo Baptism and Dead Sea Private Guided Tour: $30
- Amman and Seven Sleepers Cave Private Tour: $35
- Amman Madaba and Mount Nebo Private Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Μykonos Private 360 Photo and Video Tour Perfect for Social Media: $87
- "Mykonos Private Tour: Town Wonders & Beach Break: $232
- 2 Hour Private Tour Best of Mykonos: $94
- 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $38
- 2 Hours walking tour in Mykonos Town: $141
- 2H Private Tour Visit in Mykonos Beaches: $157
- 3 Hours Private Sunset Tour in Greece with Free Drinks & Snacks: $280
- 3-Hour Mykonos Best Beaches Yacht Cruise: $115
- 3-Hour Private Mykonos Highlights Tour: $175
- 3-Hours Private Mykonos Explorer Tour: $169
- 4 Hour Mykonos Tour Designed Especially for Cruise Passengers: $79
- 5 Senses Experience in Mykonos Shared Tour with Snacks and Drinks: $140
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAmman $14Mykonos $23
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $51
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $79
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Mykonos: $163
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Amman and Mykonos, we can see that Mykonos 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 Mykonos is in Europe, 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Amman or Mykonos?
Amman has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Amman and Mykonos, 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.
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